Obviously, She is the first person that came into my consciousness. As I am writing this, I am realising that perhaps in the last 30 years, I have never authentically thanked her for the selfless sacrifices she has made in growing me up. Forget about thanking her, perhaps in the busyness of life, I have not even meditated about her contributions as I am meditating now.
In my childhood, I remember comparing my mother with other mothers. I remember comparing my tiffins with other students’ tiffins. I even rememeber wondering what if I was born as a son of some celebrity mother!!!
But I think now that Krishna’s ways and arrangements are perfect. She is the one who got(gets) up early before anyone else in the family, personally cooks for all and does all household chores and worship before leaving for school. ( she is a teacher)
She is the one who kept various fasts and did so many religious rituals just so that I could be admitted to a good college, have a good education and be protected. In times of my illness, she did everything she could just to reduce my suffering. Answered by queries patiently.
I remember when I came home winning my first medal in sports(long jump).. perhaps in class III. At that age, it was not of any significance to me about what had happened. But I remember the smile and joy on her face when I showed her my certificate.
She is one person whom I trust that will genuienly be happy in all my happiness and distressed in my distresses.
She is very devotional and has an actual taste for hearing and chanting. She is the person who has always slept last in the family and has got up the earliest. She is very determined.
Because she is a librarian, we had such an amazing culture at home wherein we would be surrounded by different varieties of books.
To be honest, I have not always liked her cooking(!!!), but for the last couple of years…since the time deities have arrived…there is something so magical that has happened in her cooking…She is one of my favourite cooks now. Not only mine, when she sends something, I hardly get anything…since everything is snatched by other brahmacharis!!!
I feel that I have not been a worthy son to her and have obviously given her many troubles especially with my decision to pursue my spiritual journey (which I don’t regret in the least, though :-)). I can say that Krishna has been very kind to me to provide her as a mother. She is my first connection to Krishna.
The relationship has not always been very smooth. But certainly, that doesn’t change her love towards me in the slightest way. And to experience this security of selfless love from someone irrespective of your decision and choices you make is a rare commodity in this world .. especially in modern times.
Happy Belated Mother’s Day
Hare Krishna