The Mother

The Mother’s Gift: A Special Blessing from God

There’s a saying that "God couldn’t be everywhere, so He created mothers"—angels on Earth who are sent to love, protect, and care for their children. Truly, a mother’s love is one of the greatest gifts we will ever receive.

Karuna's Story of Motherly Love and Sacrifice

Karuna lived in the peaceful village of Onikappa with his loving mother, Sanu. As a single mother, Sanu worked tirelessly to provide for Karuna and ensure he had everything he needed. Yet, despite her sacrifices, Karuna struggled with unhappiness.

Sanu noticed her son’s sadness, and it broke her heart. However, she never let him see her pain. With each passing day, she wore a smile for Karuna, telling herself, “I will make him happy one day,” a hope she held onto dearly.

A Moment of Rebellion and Heartache

One morning, despite feeling terribly ill, Sanu managed to cook Karuna’s favorite breakfast—warm sandwiches made with love. But when Karuna saw them, he scowled. "I don't want these! I don't need your sandwiches!" he yelled before storming out of the house. His harsh words left his mother heartbroken, tears silently streaming down her face.

Despite the pain, Sanu tried to convince herself that Karuna didn’t mean it, that he was just going through something difficult. But her heart ached, and she couldn't shake the sadness.

A Lesson in Love and Sacrifice

Later that day, Karuna’s ethics class began. The teacher asked the students to share who they loved most at home. One quiet girl stood up and spoke passionately about her mother—describing the love, care, and sacrifices her mother made for her every day. She spoke of how her mother held their family together through thick and thin.

Karuna listened, his chest tightening with guilt. He realized how blind he had been to his mother’s sacrifices. How could he have shouted at the person who had always given him everything?

A Mother's Illness and a Son’s Awakening

When Karuna returned home that evening, he found the house quiet and his mother asleep, looking pale and frail. Her fever was high, and he felt a surge of panic. He gently touched her burning hand, realizing just how much pain she was enduring.

In a panic, Karuna called the village doctor, Dr. Sharma. Upon arriving, Dr. Sharma explained that Sanu’s fever was caused by mental stress and exhaustion. “She’s been emotionally drained and overworked. You must take care of her,” he advised.

The realization hit Karuna hard. His mother had been silently suffering while he had been focused on his own unhappiness. Guilt overwhelmed him.

A Son's Apology and a Mother's Unwavering Love

Determined to make things right, Karuna rushed to the kitchen to make soup for his mother. He helped her eat and gave her the medicine Dr. Sharma had prescribed. For the first time in days, Karuna sat beside her, tears streaming down his face.

"I’m so sorry, Mama," he sobbed. "I’ve been so selfish. I shouted at you, and I didn’t see how hard you were working for me. I didn’t realize how much you were suffering. Please forgive me."

Sanu opened her eyes, her face softening with love. She stroked his hair and whispered, "I’ve always forgiven you, my son. Your happiness is all I’ve ever wanted."

A Promise to Never Take Her for Granted Again

From that day on, Karuna made a vow to cherish and appreciate his mother. He would never again take her love for granted. He understood now that the greatest gift in his life was the selfless love of a mother.

Moral of the Story: A mother’s love is the greatest gift we can ever receive. Never take it for granted, for the love of a mother is the heart and soul of the family.