Ambalal Patel was born on November 7, 1908 at his maternal home in Tarsali village near Vadodara.

His father Muljhibhai Patel and mother Jhaverba were residents of Bhadran village located in the Charotar region of Gujarat. They were deeply inspiring in all aspects of their familial, social and religious values.

Jhaverba had vowed to Goddess Amba Ma not to have any ghee and after about 8 years, a son was born. So she named him Ambalal, meaning ‘son of Amba Ma’. As a child, Ambalal was very sweet and attractive. Besides being smart and brave, he was also quite mischievous.

Ambalal was fortunate to have his mother's love and affection when he was young. Jhaverba instilled great values in Ambalal and built a good moral character. If good care is taken, the plant will blossom well!

Jhaverba had vowed to Goddess Amba Ma not to have any ghee and after about 8 years, a son was born. So she named him Ambalal, meaning ‘son of Amba Ma’. As a child, Ambalal was very sweet and attractive. Besides being smart and brave, he was also quite mischievous.