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19th November is being observed as Ladies' Day. Ladies' Day is celebrated to make you understand the value of mother's love and her concern for you. You owe your existence to your mother. "The Bhagavad-Gita says that a woman has seven qualities, whereas a man has only three. So, never look down upon women. They are most virtuous. They are the very embodiments of nature.

Reverence For Women

From ancient times, the feminine aspect of the Divine has been worshipped in various ways. The Veda declares that where women are honoured and esteemed, there| divinity is present with all its potency. Unfortunately today, men consider it demeaning to honour women. This is utterly wrong and is a sign of ignorance. Men should realise the high status of women and honor and respect them accordingly. They should not make women weep and shed tears. A home where the woman sheds tears will be ruined. Men should give an honorable place for women and a respectable life.

THE mother's lap is the school for every man. It is his first temple. The mother is every man's primary wealth. To recognize this truth about one's mother is the duty of every person. There is no higher god than the mother. The father is one's treasure; the mother is his god. Instead of valuing such precious wealth and divinity, men engage themselves in all kinds of activities to acquire riches and positions. We see in the world today disorder, violence and conflict. The world is like a sick man afflicted with many ailments. What is the cure for these ills? Man must shed his selfishness, greed and other bad qualities and rise above his animal nature. He must cultivate Charity (unselfishness) to achieve Purity. Through purity of hearts, men will achieve Unity, which will lead to Divinity. The mansion of human life should be built on these four bases.

In the cultivation of these basic qualities, the role of women is crucial. Only dedicated mothers can offer to the nation children who will strive for a great future for the country. Truth, sacrifice and peace are predominant qualities in women. Women are concerned about the purity and welfare of the community. When his son Abhimanyu died in the Kurukshethra war, Arjuna lamented that the war had been fought in vain as there was no one to inherit the kingdom. Subhadra, however, felt grieved that the death of a son while the parents were alive was the precursor of the Kali Age. She recalled that in the days of Raama no mother had to mourn the loss of a son. While the father's love was related to mundane desires, the mother's love was related to spiritual concerns. It is such broad-minded mothers who are needed today. Good mothers are more essential than good wives. A good wife is of value only to her husband. A good mother is a national asset. From ancient times, Indian scriptures have glorified the examples of great women
like Maithreyi, Seetha, Saavithri. Their lives continue to be a source of inspiration to this day. We cannot afford to forget them.

Among the mother, the father, the teacher and the God, the mother is given the top most priority. Modem youth do not care for the mother. They think they are highly educated and that the mother does not know anything. It is a great mistake to think so. Never look down upon the mother.

Every individual should adore, respect, worship and love his/her mother. I have initiated this Ladies Day in order to foster respect and love for the mother. Not only 19th of November, but also the 19th of every month is being observed as Ladies Day in some states. Whatever may be circumstances, good or bad, do not forget your mother.

Mother Is The Very Foundation For The Entire World

All the prosperity and the good that we find in this land of Bharat (India) is due to the strength and courage of women of virtue. Rama's divinity blossomed under Kaushalya's loving care. Because of the tender feelings and austerity of Sita, Lava and Kusha achieved-name and fame. Fostered with the love of his mother Putilibai, Gandhi became a Mahatma. The loving care of Jijibai made Shivaji a great warrior.

Sons became illustrious examples because of the goodness and greatness of their mothers. Mother is the very foundation for the entire world. One calls one's own country1 as motherland, not fatherland. Even the language is called mother tongue, not father tongue.If the mothers take care of the homes on right lines, they will be protecting the, nation. Mothers should foster in the children love for truth and righteousness and tell them stories about the live of great men and women.

Be Grateful To Your Mother

The welfare of the son depends on the mother. It is because of the love of the mother that the son becomes great and eminent. So, the foremost duty of the son is to be I grateful to his mother, respect her and serve her. Divinity is immanent in every being. But who is responsible for this divinity within? It is the mother alone. The mother, who bears you for nine months with many difficulties, is ready to sacrifice even her life for your welfare. You owe your existence to your mother.

Sai's Message On Ladies' Day

As 19th November is a sacred day, dedicated to women, they should change themselves and help to change the men and the children. They should develop qualities of sympathy, compassion, love and sacrifice. Study the lives of our great women, who were models of patience, fortitude, compassion and sacrifice. I desire that you should take the reins of leadership and bring peace and prosperity to the nation by leading ideal lives.If the nation has to prosper, improvement must start with parents. Without peace and harmony at home, there can be no peace in the nation. This message should be propagated throughout the country on every November 19th, by observing it as Ladies' Day.