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MaAthru Vandanam - Why MaAthru SraAddha?

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Certain positions in Nature have surfaced a point of level that can never be encroached upon and have to be recognized/accepted with respect and without any compromise. One such position is that of a Mother (Maathru). Hindu Puranas and sacred Scripts unequivocally emphasize on the importance of worshiping parents (Maatha-Pitha); Famous sloka “Mathru Devo Bhava-Pithru Devo Bhava-Aaachaarya Devo Bhava-Athithi Devo Bhava”  is just an example of how much significance is given to these four elements of human life whose worship is considered as equivalent to the worship of God. We have examples where several sages, devotees, great personalities and even the incarnations of Lord Vishnu have exemplified and glorified the significance of this dictum of Sanatana Dharma which has not changed over ages.  In this order Mother is given the first and the foremost prominence, a unique and sacred place that can never be filled by any other element. Merits that comes from.... ...