Introduction
Every year, on May 6th, devotees of Sri Sathya Sai Baba around the world celebrate Eashwaramma Day in honor of Easwaramma, the mother of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This day marks her death anniversary, and is a celebration of her exemplary life, simplicity, compassion, and pure love for children.
Easwaramma: An Ardent Devotee
Easwaramma was an ardent devotee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, and she remained devoted to him until her last breath. Her one-pointed devotion to Swami was an inspiration to many, and her life and work served as a source of inspiration for various humanitarian works such as educational and medical institutions and water projects undertaken as part of the divine mission.
Easwaramma: A Model for Mothers Everywhere
She was an embodiment of motherly love and care, and she treated all children as her own. Her kindness, patience, and pure love for children serve as an inspiration for mothers around the world, and her legacy lives on through the countless individuals whose lives she touched.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Easwaramma: Sri Sathya Sai Baba often spoke about the importance of honoring mothers and recognizing their invaluable role in shaping our lives. On Easwaramma Day, it is fitting to reflect on some of Swami’s quotes about his mother and the importance of motherhood:
“Mother Easwaramma’s love for me was the reflection of her love for God. She saw God in me and loved me as God.”
“The role of a mother in shaping the character and destiny of her child is unparalleled. The mother is the child’s first teacher and guide, and she is responsible for nurturing the child’s physical, mental, and spiritual growth.”
Eashwaramma Day Celebrations:
On Eashwaramma Day, devotees participate in various activities to honor her memory and celebrate her legacy. These activities may include:
- Special Pujas (worship ceremonies) in her honor.
- Offering food to the needy and underprivileged in her memory.
- Organizing cultural programs and events to showcase her life and teachings.
- Conducting spiritual discourses to reflect on her life and teachings.
- Visiting Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s ashram in Puttaparthi, where Easwaramma’s samadhi (memorial) is located.
“Easwaramma’s life is a message to mothers to love their children with selflessness, purity, and faith.”
A Tribute to Easwaramma (A Poem)
In humble homage to a mother pure and true,
Whose love for God shone bright in all she’d do,
Easwaramma, oh mother kind and dear,
Your love and grace will always be held near.
Through times of joy and moments filled with pain,
Your faith in Swami never did wane.
Your one-pointed devotion, a beacon bright,
Guiding us through the darkest of night.
Your life, a testament to selfless care,
A model for mothers everywhere.
May we all strive to follow in your way,
And honor your memory on this Eashwaramma Day.
Eashwaramma Day serves as a reminder to honor the mothers in our lives, to appreciate their sacrifices, and to remember that the love of a mother is a reflection of divine love.
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