Mother’s Day
Sheena Bhat Ganjoo
“The hands that rock the cradle are also the ones that rule the world.”
History bears testimony to the fact that a mother’s love knows no boundaries and is the purest form of emotion that she pours in to her baby’s heart and soul. Motherhood, an endowment from God is a natural bliss and a state of contentment.Life comes full circle for a woman when she becomes a mother. She starts understanding and relating to her own mother’s journey and life now.
As new moms experience topsy turvy shifts in priorities, schedules, timings with the “new borns” now being the apple of her eyes, she embraces all the changes readily. She nurtures the baby similarly as nature nurtures a being, in complete harmony and selflessness.
Mothers are the only caretakers of the child and the fact that child bearing and rearing comes obviously to her is a direct outcome of the patriarchial trend setup and value system followed over centuries altogether in the world. Indian society also is no exception to it. Even now, in this rapid paced era where advancements are being made in every corner of the globe, some sections of the society still hold back dearly to the notion that females are made to juggle between household chores and child care only.
On the contrary, Plato (Ancient Greek Philosopher) regarded as the Father Of Political philosophy is regarded as the “first feminist” of the world back in 428 B.C
His famous “Philosopher King” theory held that a king has to be a philosopher first, he also proclaimed that women suffer no “natural physical or mental inability ” to not be able to become a ruler of the City State (nation at that time.) Indian history is also painted in the bright colors of valor, grit and determination of Rani Lakshmi Bai whose indomitable will to oust enemies from Indian soil needs no description. She fought fiercely with her son tied to her back, which can be taken as an inspiration by working mothers of today. Quoting Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo on “Mom Guilt” factor and that it is a real experience for most working mothers, “Mothers are somehow failing their children if they have a career to make and if they spend time away from children”.
Mothers, who are bread winners despite being immensely successful and showcasing excellence in their respective fields are constantly facing many dilemmas in their personal sphere of lives.
They are regulary oscillating between and trying to manage official work and personal duties like an Indian Goddess with multiple arms (which beautifully showcases the multi tasking capabilities of a woman).
However, it sometimes becomes extremely difficult to strike the right balance between the two which lets the mother suffer both on emotional and mental state.
A supportive family, an emphathetic man (her husband), helpful colleagues and an encouraging office environment are the key factors important in a working mom’s life. Female children also tend to have a different kind of relationship with mothers who are working as they learn the importance of being financially independent from a young age, taking up responsibilities and leading life with a purpose and conquering obstacles as they make their way.
It is pertinent to mention that although India, as a nation has come along a long way, there still are some loopholes at societal and cultural levels which impede the growth of women (as an individual) which need direct redressal at various forums from Government as well as the stakeholders of our society without which it is becoming increasingly difficult for women of some parts of the country to even exercise their basic constitutional rights. Taking steps in the right direction would yeild fruitful results, transform our mindsets and let “WOMEN” breathe freely under the open sky without any guilt and trauma.
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