Divinity is immanent in every being. But who is responsible for this Divinity within? The mother who has borne you for nine months with many difficulties, and is even ready to sacrifice her life for your welfare. You owe your existence to your mother. The welfare of the children depend on the mother. It is because of the mother’s love that children become eminent and great. So the foremost duty of every individual is to be grateful to one’s mother, respect her and serve her. The Ladies Day serves as a reminder that one should revere and love one’s mother and never hurt her feelings. It is not only the rulers who protect the nation, but women of great chastity are also responsible. All the prosperity and good we find in this land of Bharat is due to the strength of women of virtue.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 19, 1998.