The Word ‘Maa’
The word ‘Maa’ is short in itself but holds very deep significance and emotion in it. It has different versions across India, like Amma, Ammi, Aayi, Mayi and many more. All of them have the same essence attached to them. The word ‘maa’ brings with it the feeling of motherly love and care. A mother’s love is unparalleled. It is rightly said, ‘God could not be everywhere so he made mothers.’ A mother holds a greater position than anyone else. She is responsible to shape a child’s life. In the typical Indian family system, the mother predominantly takes care of the child. She is a child’s first teacher. She acts as his emotional support. From the time of birth to the time when the child becomes self-dependent, the mother encounters continual challenges in raising the child. She takes hardships so that her child is successful in life. She doesn’t ask anything for herself. But the irony is that she stays with us for so long that we start to ignore her hardships. We think this is her duty. W...