Motherhood - Precious Gift

On June 24th, 2023, I was traveling from my hometown to Bangalore, where I had planned to visit a church on June 25th with my friend Shilpa and her husband. Upon reaching SilkBoard at 10:00 pm, I realized that it would take another 45 minutes to an hour to reach my PG in Kengeri. Exhausted from the journey, I didn't feel prepared to ride for another 45 minutes amidst the heavy traffic. So, I called Shilpa and informed her that I would be staying with them instead.

Within a few minutes, I arrived at their home. We all sat down for dinner together. Meanwhile, their baby was happily dancing and shouting in the living room. We enjoyed watching some funny videos and the TV show "Cook with Comali." It was a pleasant time spent with Shilpa's family after a long period apart.

Eventually, we all retired for the night around 1:30 am.

Short Intro About Shilpa and Velu

Shilpa, my colleague at Hyundai (Advaith Motors), is a true embodiment of resilience and strength. Despite her rugged exterior, love has transformed her into a soft and gentle person. Much of the credit for this transformation goes to Velu. After facing numerous challenges, their love story culminated in a joyful wedding, and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter named Olivia Nakshatra.

Back to story

The following morning, I woke up at around 7:00 am, had a cup of coffee, and engaged in casual conversation. We were preparing ourselves to get ready for church. Shilpa suggested that we have breakfast on our way there, which was a convenient plan for everyone. However, Velu had some urgent office work to attend to, so he had to head to the office instead of joining us at church. After Velu left, Shilpa, her baby, and I got ready and set off for the church.

I am not matured

As humans, we tend to plan various aspects of our lives such as education, careers, love, marriage, starting a family, saving for the future, and retirement.

Shilpa mentioned that we would have breakfast on our way to the church. Initially, my thoughts focused on Shilpa and myself having breakfast, but I failed to consider the needs of her baby. It's important to recognize that babies require timely meals to meet their nutritional requirements. While adults can skip a meal or have it later, it's different for a baby. Their well-being and proper nourishment are essential considerations.

As a male, we cannot truly comprehend the depth of motherhood and the unique perspective it brings. Shilpa had packed biscuits, fruits, and sprouted seeds for her baby, which I was unaware of. Initially, I had assumed that we would have breakfast at a hotel. However, after approximately 40 minutes of travel, I suggested to Shilpa that we could have breakfast at the upcoming hotel since it was already 10:30 am. She agreed to the plan.

Once we arrived at the hotel, we placed our order and began eating. At that moment, I asked Shilpa to feed some food to her baby. To my surprise, she responded by saying, "Crazy! This is a baby; she needs to be fed on time. I packed food for her before leaving home and I've been feeding her during the journey. Babies cannot afford to skip or delay their meals because I am her mother."

This incident prompted me to reflect on the significance of motherhood and how it is truly a precious gift. Without motherhood, we would be incomplete. It made me realize that we, as individuals, owe so much to the selflessness and dedication of mothers.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all mothers for their unwavering care and support, even as we grow older. Their nurturing presence and selflessness remain with us throughout our lives. 

How much our age goes,  in the eyes of our mothers, we will always remain their little babies.