Mother’s Love Excels All…

Mother’s Love Excels All…

Undoubtedly the most exalted Mother on Earth, Mother Easwaramma, Who was chosen by the Divine Himself to be His ‘Chosen Mother’, She is much more than a pleasant memory for them, who know the Mother…rather She is ever an elated decorous memory for everyone in Sai fraternity… With her unbounded love for Her Divine Child, She exemplified herself as the most exalted of the Divine Mothers in the history of Avatars… a beautiful anecdote showing the mother’s attachment towards her Son Divine…shared by Ms Bikkina Veera Nagamani… (The author rendered service in the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital until her merger at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet in June 2013).

After the conclusion of the World Conference, we left Mumbai with Swami’s blessings and permission to visit Shirdi en route to Parthi. Swami returned to Parthi on 11th June and on 13th June He gave us all Padanamaskar and Vibhuti Prasadam because He was once again leaving Parthi to go to Bengaluru that day. So, along with Dr. Jayalakshmi I went upstairs to Swami’s dining room to seek His permission for us to follow Him to Bengaluru. To Dr. Jayalakshmi’s verbal request He gave a verbal affirmative reply. I sought His permission with a mute look of appeal and He too indicated His assent with a look. Two days later, I went to Brindavan along with Pedda Bottu, an old devotee who had known and had been with Swami’s previous Shirdi form.

At Brindavan, Swami told me to stay inside the Mandir along with Mother Easwaramma and other ladies. Swami had His food in the company of some male devotees in the dining room while the ladies were served food in the adjoining verandah. Swami would finish His food in about two minutes and then would come to the verandah to talk to the Mother. One night, He said in a most casual manner that He was going on a visit to Africa. And as He did so often to tease her, He remarked that in that strange land lions and tigers roamed about as freely as dogs do in our country. That really scared her and she pleaded with Him to give up the idea. Swami only laughed at her fears and then to divert her attention told her that gold was extremely cheap in Africa.

That night, Mother Easwaramma had no sleep for Swami’s proposed visit to a land full of wild beasts preyed on her mind. A few days later, Swami once again spoke of His intended visit to Africa and said that His Mumbai devotees were making preparations to give Him a grand send-off on the occasion of His first ever visit abroad. They were constructing an arch with 108 lotus-like structures adorning it. Realising that Swami was definitely going to this far away land despite her protests, Mother Easwaramma asked to be allowed to go with Him as far as Mumbai. Swami said, “We will see,” in a non-committal fashion, but she was not satisfied with that response. As the day of His departure to Mumbai drew near, she once again voiced her wish. Aware of her feelings, and ready to comply with her wish, Swami still did not say yes. He said, “But who will bring you back from Mumbai? Wait, let us ask Java.” So saying, He went in for His breakfast and as we waited outside for Him to come out, there came Smt. Java herself. She greeted Mother Easwaramma and noticing the look on her face asked what the matter was. I asked Mother Easwaramma if I might say what it was and she nodded her agreement. When I told her the problem, Smt. Java was quite willing to accompany her and when Swami came out told Him the same. Swami looked at the Mother and said, “So, you asked her already?” Smt. Java said, “No Swami, she did not tell me,” but Swami said, “You should not tell lies.”

So, Mother Easwaramma accompanied Swami as far as Mumbai and after Swami left Mumbai for East Africa, her anxiety for His safety left her sleepless. She ate nothing and would not even drink water until a telegram came announcing His safe arrival in East Africa. Until His return to India, she spent a very anxious and restless time and appeared to have lost her appetite. Though He is the Lord and Master of all the worlds, He was her son and it was a mother’s love that she had towards Him always. She addressed Him like all others as Swami though and had the highest regard for His words, scrupulously disciplining her life in accordance with His wishes.

II Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

Mother’s Love Excels All – A Sacred Reflection on Pure Affection

Mother’s Love Excels All because it is one of the purest expressions of selfless care in human life. A mother does not usually calculate how much she gives or how much she receives in return. Her love flows naturally through sacrifice, patience, protection, and silent prayer. Even when words are few, her heart speaks through every small action done for her child’s well-being.

A mother’s love begins before the child understands anything. She carries pain with hope, loses sleep without complaint, and gives comfort even when she herself is tired. She learns the meaning of every cry, every smile, and every silence. What others may overlook, a mother notices immediately because her heart remains connected with the life she has nurtured.

Mother’s Love Excels All not because other forms of love are small, but because a mother’s love often gives without expectation. Friends may come and go, relationships may change, and society may judge a person by success or failure. But a true mother continues to see the child with compassion. Even when the child makes mistakes, her concern does not disappear. She may correct, warn, or feel hurt, but the root of her love remains strong.

This love is not only emotional; it is also practical. A mother expresses affection through food, care, discipline, guidance, and protection. She may save the best for her children, hide her own worries, and continue working quietly so that the family can feel secure. Many sacrifices of a mother remain unseen because she does not always announce them. Her love is often written in silence.

Mother’s Love Excels All because it carries both softness and strength. A mother can be gentle enough to wipe tears and strong enough to face hardship for her child. She can forgive again and again, yet she can also stand firmly when the child needs discipline. Her correction is not meant to insult; it is meant to protect. Her concern is not control; it is care guided by wisdom.

A mother is often the first teacher of values. Before a child learns from books, he learns from her behavior. If she speaks kindly, the child learns kindness. If she respects elders, the child learns respect. If she prays with faith, the child learns devotion. If she faces difficulty with courage, the child learns inner strength. Her daily conduct quietly shapes the child’s character.

Mother’s Love Excels All when it becomes a shelter during the storms of life. There are times when the world may misunderstand us, criticize us, or leave us alone. During such moments, remembering a mother’s affection can give courage. Her words may be simple, but they can carry deep healing. Her blessing may be quiet, but it can give strength to continue.

This love also reflects divine compassion. Many spiritual traditions compare God’s love to a mother’s love because it protects, forgives, nourishes, and uplifts. A mother may not always be perfect, but her sincere concern shows us a glimpse of something sacred. Through her, we understand that love is not only a feeling; it is service, patience, and sacrifice.

Children should not take this love for granted. A mother’s care may feel ordinary when we receive it daily, but its value becomes clearer when we grow older. The meal served with affection, the repeated advice, the waiting at the door, the worried phone call, and the silent prayer are all signs of a love that deserves gratitude. Respecting a mother is not only a social duty; it is a moral and spiritual responsibility.

Mother’s Love Excels All because it continues even when distance grows. A child may move to another city, become busy with work, or build an independent life, but a mother’s heart still follows. She may not always speak her worries openly, yet she continues to bless and remember. Her love crosses time, distance, and silence.

At the same time, motherhood can be seen in many forms. A grandmother, teacher, elder sister, caregiver, or spiritual guide may also show motherly affection. Anyone who protects, nurtures, forgives, and guides with selfless concern carries the spirit of motherhood. Such love makes the world gentler and more humane.

Mother’s Love Excels All because it teaches us how to love without pride. It asks us to become more patient, more forgiving, and more grateful. If we truly understand a mother’s sacrifice, we will speak to her with kindness, help her when she is tired, listen when she shares her feelings, and honor her not only on special days but every day.

In the end, Mother’s Love Excels All because it is a living example of compassion in action. It serves without noise, protects without display, forgives without counting, and blesses without condition. A mother’s love is one of life’s greatest gifts, and those who recognize it with gratitude carry a sacred light in their hearts.

Farewell…Little Princess Sai Gita…