Mother’s Day
Of all the persons who shape one’s life, Mother reigns supreme and unparalleled. She silently bears the ordeal of conception, growth and development of the fetus, the extra weight of the baby within, along with life-supporting tissues, channels and fluids.
She experiences the ecstasy of releasing the baby from the confines of her womb. Eyes of the newborn might be closed, but the mouth would open automatically, when the mother breast-feeds the tiny creature! Both are at peace. She not only feeds milk, but also showers affection, security, trust and all that one needs in life. They remain inseparable for days and days though weaning is inevitable sooner or later!
In no other species do we find anyone living with mother so long, so lovingly. She is tolerant of all lapses; even unpardonable ones! Often we exploit this privilege! She is so attached that she cannot take it too kindly when her daughter leaves home after marriage or her son usurped by a girl he chooses to marry! She is compelled to practice, "detached attachment" as the Gita says.
Mother becomes a grandmother and a great grand mother with the passing years. One always rema...more
