Mother's Day is approaching, and it is celebrated with great beauty from a global perspective. In the present time, when the importance of families and relationships is diminishing, this day brings a ray of hope, even if it is for just one day, to rejuvenate the bonds of love... Nevertheless, we do not advocate limiting such significant relationships to just one day, but if children eagerly await this day to surprise their mothers, to bring gifts, to make them feel special, then there is nothing wrong with it. After all, a mother is that individual who is solely hungry for her child's emotions and love.
Although in every era, in every civilization, the status of a mother has been held in the highest regard, in Christianity, Mother Mary is placed at the highest pedestal, while in Hinduism, the status of a mother is bestowed upon all the goddesses. The mythological scriptures associated with the Hindu religion, the Puranas, often give us goosebumps and sometimes leave us astonished. Among these scriptures, there are numerous characters, and among these characters, we find some mothers who can be categorized as great or extraordinary.
A mother plays the most significant role in shaping a child into a civilized, educated, and responsible individual. In this article, we are going to discuss such a mother who is referred to as the mother of the Trimurtis (Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh) themselves.
Goddess Anusuya
Those who have an interest in mythological history must be familiar with Goddess Anusuya and her fame for her devotion to her husband. Anusuya was the wife of the sage Atri, whose ethical qualities made her renowned. In order to obtain a child with the virtues of the three deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, Goddess Anusuya performed intense penance, which led to the Trimurtis becoming intrigued and coming forward to bestow her with blessings. However, the wives of the three deities insisted on testing Anusuya's devotion to her husband. Now, even the deities themselves cannot refuse their wives' requests. To test Anusuya's devotion, the three deities disguised themselves as ascetics and approached the goddess to seek alms.
When Goddess Anusuya arrived to offer them alms, the ascetics stated that they would only accept the alms if she presented it to them while being completely naked. Anusuya realized that these were no ordinary ascetics, but rather divine beings who had come to test her. She accepted their condition and then, remembering the gods, she said, 'If I have never looked at any other man like my husband, if I have never regarded any other deity as equal to my husband, if I have always been devoted to my husband in my thoughts, words, and actions, then may the power of my chastity transform these newborn infants.'
As soon as Goddess Anusuya uttered these words, the three deities appeared in the form of newborn infants. Anusuya, in her motherly love, breastfed these newborns. The wives of the three deities came back to Anusuya to request that their husbands be restored to their original forms. Anusuya accepted their prayer, and as a result, she gave birth to Lord Dattatreya. Dattatreya had three heads, six arms, and one body. Within him resided the qualities of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
This legend of Goddess Anusuya exemplifies the depth of a mother's love and devotion. It portrays her selflessness, sacrifice, and unconditional affection for her children. A mother's love is truly unparalleled and divine. Mother's Day is a celebration of this extraordinary bond between a mother and her child, a day
Comments
Post a Comment