Love energy

Mother was all over the media last Sunday, May 12. She still lingers on social; print has moved on.

Why give just one day to someone who gave you a whole life? Or should she be grateful to get at least one despite all the polls and politics?

The first thing I read that day was the piece by Dr Mazda Turel, the inimitable surgeon-scribe. Let me spare you the spoilers save one: you are sure to appreciate the O Henry twist at the end. Find “The surgical love” on his website named after him.

That article reminded me of an old man I knew, a security guard at a place of worship. I have often seen him having a simple lunch. There, under a shade, slowly munching his roti and subzi. Around him would be some squirrels and birds patiently waiting for him to share a morsel. Yes, he brought a little extra for them always.

He was no woman. But he was mother to them.

Is love a divine energy that transcends gender and species?
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You must be very fortunate if you are able to love and be loved. Doubly so if that energy originates from and returns to mother.