Festivals
and Events
Eswaramma
Day
May 6th every year, is celebrated
as Easwaramma Day, commemorating the anniversary of the passing
away of the saintly lady who was blessed to be mother to the
Avatar of the Kali age. Bhagawan exhorts His devotees, especially
children, to revere the mother as God. Hence, this day is
a celebration of the sacred ideal of Motherhood. Easwaramma
was very fond of children and was one of the pioneers of the
Bal Vikas movement. Hence, this day is also celebrated as
Bal Vikas Day when hundreds of Bal Vikas gather in Bhagawan’s
presence to present before Him their cultural programmes and
imbibe the highest spiritual lessons from their Divine Mother.
Narayana Seva (feeding of the poor) is also undertaken on
this day.
Excerpts from
Bhagawan’s Discourses:
“Easwaramma breathed her last in this
very Mandir. Summer classes were going on in May 1972. She
used to come and sit in these classes. Swami used to be amused
at her presence and asked her what she followed in these classes.
She used to say, "I am not interested in these studies.
I come here to see how the students of Swami conduct themselves,
how they obey His commands and how they react to Swami's advice
and teachings." The parents take great pains in bringing
up their children with expectation that they may lead a respectable
life. Are the children behaving in accordance with the expectations
of their parents? They wear new clothes provided to them by
their parents, but do they spare any thought for the hardships
their parents undergo to procure these clothes?
All of you who have gathered here have to
take a pledge today. Live a good life. Be ready to help others.
Love children, respect elders, respect all according to their
status in society. Living up to these ideals is the best way
to lead one’s life. Imprint these principles firmly
on your heart. Act in a manner so as to please your parents.
Only then will your life find fulfillment. You are conducting
Bhajans at various places and at different times. But mere
singing of Bhajans is not enough, behaviour and conduct are
also important”.
- Divine Discourse at Brindavan: May 6th,
2002
“He is a true human being who loves
his mother and becomes the recipient of his mother's love.
One who cannot earn his mother's love is verily a demon. Hence,
respect and revere you mother. Experience and enjoy your mother's
love. Dedicate your life for the happiness of the mother.
You may acquire any number of degrees, you may undertake any
number of sacred activities, but all of them will prove futile
if you do not please your mother. There is none superior to
the mother in this world. The Vedas accord the highest prominence
to the mother by declaring ‘Matru Devo Bhava, Pitru
Devo Bhava, Acharya Devo Bhava, Atithi Devo Bhava’ (Revere
your mother, father, preceptor and guest as God).
There may be a son in this world who does
not love his mother, but there cannot be a mother who does
not love her son. There may be differences of opinion between
them, but a mother’s love will never diminish.
It is your foremost duty to love your mother.
As soon as you wake up in the morning, the first thing you
should do is to touch your mother's feet and offer your salutations.
Such a noble practice will protect you always and bestow on
you all types of wealth. You are going to be fathers and mothers
in future. You will be loved and respected by your children
only when you love and respect your parents now. You are bound
to face the reaction, resound and reflection of your actions.
When you respect your parents, there will be rich rewards
for you in the future”.
- Divine Discourse: May 6th, 2003
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