Maa Parmatmaa

Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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then compels the heart and the hand to take an aggressive form.
Motherhood is praised and acknowledged by the whole world. We too bow down with respect to her motherhood, because she selflessly nurtures her baby in the womb for nine months and even after birth, continues caring for years ahead. Hunger, thirst, sleep, health, beauty and even her career become unimportant for her where her child is concerned. She sacrifices all that she has and is; therefore, she is worthy of that respect... our heads naturally bow down with pride and honour.
However, one needs to remember – motherhood is not as worthy of respect and reverence as much as a mother herself. This is because, attachment is associated with her motherhood and this attachment entangles her in the endless cycle of life and death. Her health is at stake... her heart cries in agony... she starts doubting her capabilities... and her affection gives birth to expectations, which lead to discontentment.
Every person expects more from a mother than a father but sadly, a mother is often the one who is neglected, ignored and taken for granted, than the father.
Water is valued the most in a desert... when there is scarcity of a resource, it is valued the most.
The more you get, the lesser you value.