Easwaramma Day
Easwaramma Day
In 1972, Bhagavan Baba conducted a month long Summer Course on Indian Culture and Spirituality at Brindavan, Whitefield. 800 boys and girls selected from colleges situated in all the various states of India were chosen for the camp.
When Easwaramma, Bhagavan Baba’s mother came to know about it, she desired to be there. She took up residence on the ground floor of Swami’s bungalow with other families.
On the eleventh or twelfth day of the camp, the Mother had an experience that reaffirmed her faith that Swami was God. She had high fever for four days and Swami visited her enquiring about her health. When she looked up she was amazed to see “Sri Rama with Kireetam and Kodandam” (Crown and Bow). She raised her folded hands and struggled to sit up. But in a few moments He became Swami again. He gave her Vibhuti Prasad and assured her of recovery from her fever. She shared the thrill of this encounter with an intimate friend.
This divine revelation proved to be the prelude for her merger with the Paranjyoti (Supreme Flame). It was the 6th May 1972 about 7 in the morning. Students had already completed Nagar Sankeertan; Swami had given them a Darshan at its close. Then He went for His bath. Meanwhile, Easwaramma had finished her bath. She drank her coffee and was seated on the inner verandah. All of a sudden proceeding to the bathroom, she cried out, “Swami, Swami, Swami!” Bhagavan responded, “Coming, coming.” Within that period she breathed her last. That was an authentic consummation, a yearning at the final moment for God. It was the sign of her holy purity. She was a model mother, chosen by God to be His mother.
Easwaramma was a poor, middle-aged, tender-hearted, pious, illiterate rural housewife. When she was invested with the onerous responsibility to mother God Himself, she rose to the occasion and with steadfast courage enacted the role and encountered the challenges. She experienced all the grief and joy, hope and despair, anxiety and assurance of the mothers (Kausalya and Yasoda) of previous incarnations Rama and Krishna.
Easwaramma, like every other Hindu housewife of her region was conversant with the Telegu ballads, legends, folk songs and tales that have gathered around Rama and Krishna. But, it took years of intimate observation and hundreds of inexplicable incidents and intimations to convince her that the child she had fondled had come to prove the Bhagavatha and the Ramayana as true.
As mother of the Avatar she was venerated by all the devotees. But, she herself was an earnest sadhak guided by her Divine son through the tangles of life. She expanded in her awareness beyond the barricades of tradition and taboo, custom and caste of her people. She rose to be the universal mother of the fast multiplying multi-lingual, multi-racial, multi-credal, global family of Sai.
May 6 for Sai devotees in Easwaramma Commemoration Day. On this auspicious occasion Bhagavan Baba visits His mother’s Samadhi and makes obeisance to her memory, to set a model for others. In the evening He gives a discourse highlighting the glory of motherhood. He reminds people of the roles of Madalasa, Iswar Chandra’s Mother, Putlibai and others in shaping the destiny of their children. Mothers, Bhagavan says, have the unique privilege of instilling the first seeds of spirituality and human values in their children. Bhagavan lays equal emphasis on children revering their mothers. He reminds them of Rama’s words, “Mother and motherland are greater than Heaven itself”, and “Parents are the visible embodiments of God.”
Easwaramma Day – A Divine Reminder Of Motherly Love And Noble Values
Easwaramma Day is a sacred occasion that reminds devotees of the pure love, sacrifice, humility, and spiritual strength of Mother Easwaramma, the revered mother of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. A mother’s love is one of the most powerful forces in human life, and when that love is joined with faith and simplicity, it becomes a guiding light for the whole world. This day is not only a remembrance of a noble mother, but also a call to honor motherhood, childhood, and the values that shape human character.
The life of Mother Easwaramma teaches us that greatness does not always appear through wealth, status, or public recognition. True greatness shines through purity of heart, kindness, patience, and selfless concern for others. She lived with simplicity and devotion, yet her life became deeply meaningful because she was connected with a divine mission. Her example shows that a humble heart can become a vessel of grace when filled with faith and love.
Easwaramma Day also carries special importance for children. Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba gave great value to the welfare, education, and moral development of children. He taught that children are not only the future of society, but also pure souls who must be guided with love, discipline, and values. A child’s mind is soft and impressionable, so parents and teachers have a sacred responsibility to plant seeds of truth, compassion, respect, and devotion.
Motherhood is not limited to giving birth. A true mother nourishes, protects, guides, forgives, and sacrifices. She may hide her pain to give comfort to her children. She may give up her own needs to fulfill the needs of the family. Such silent sacrifice often goes unnoticed, but it is one of the foundations of society. When we remember Mother Easwaramma, we also remember the countless mothers whose love keeps families alive with warmth and strength.
Easwaramma Day teaches that the home is the first school, and the mother is the first teacher. Before a child learns from books, the child learns from the mother’s words, actions, habits, and emotions. If the mother is loving, truthful, prayerful, and disciplined, the child naturally receives those values. This is why good parenting is a sacred duty. Children need not only food, clothes, and education; they also need affection, moral guidance, and spiritual direction.
In today’s world, many people focus only on outer success. Parents often want children to become rich, famous, or powerful, but the deeper aim should be to help them become good human beings. Education without character can create pride and selfishness. Knowledge without values can become dangerous. The true purpose of education is to bring out love, humility, wisdom, and service-mindedness from within.
Easwaramma Day reminds us that service to children is service to God. Feeding children, educating them, protecting their innocence, and guiding them toward goodness are sacred acts. Society becomes strong when children grow with confidence and compassion. If children are neglected, the future becomes weak. If children are loved and guided properly, the world becomes more peaceful and hopeful.
Mother Easwaramma’s life also reflects the beauty of faith. Faith does not always need loud expression. Sometimes it lives quietly in daily duties, prayers, and trust in the Divine. A mother may not speak philosophy, but her patience, love, and surrender can teach more than many books. Her life becomes a silent scripture when she lives with purity and devotion.
Easwaramma Day inspires devotees to respect parents, especially mothers. In modern life, many people become busy and forget the sacrifices made by their parents. Respecting parents does not mean only offering gifts or speaking sweet words on special days. It means caring for them, listening to them, supporting them, and remembering their love with gratitude. A grateful child becomes a blessed human being.
This day also encourages women to recognize their spiritual strength. A mother’s role is not small or ordinary. She shapes minds, builds character, and creates the atmosphere of the home. When women are respected, educated, and spiritually strengthened, the whole society benefits. A noble mother can raise noble children, and noble children can build a noble nation.
Easwaramma Day is not only about remembrance; it is about practice. If we truly honor Mother Easwaramma, we must live the values connected with her life. We must speak kindly, serve children, respect mothers, support families, and live with humility. We must reduce selfishness and increase compassion. We must make our homes places of prayer, peace, discipline, and love.
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba always emphasized love and service as the heart of spiritual life. Remembering His mother should awaken the same spirit within us. The best tribute is not only flowers, songs, or programs, but a transformed life. When we help a child, comfort a mother, serve society, and live with truth, we are offering a real tribute.
In the end, Easwaramma Day is a divine reminder that motherhood is sacred, childhood is precious, and character is the true wealth of life. It teaches us to honor the mother, protect the child, and purify the heart. A life filled with gratitude, love, service, and humility becomes a beautiful offering at the lotus feet of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
