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"मातृ पितृ वन्दनं परमं पुण्यं प्रदायं शान्तिम् उपजायते।"
"Worshipping mother and father bring the highest merit, peace, and happiness."
The Matru Pitru Vandana Day celebration was a heartwarming and meaningful event held in the prep section, "where learners, along with their parents, gathered to honor the foundational pillars of their lives — their mothers and fathers." On this special day, our Kinder Gajerians performed a pujan (ritual worship) for their parents, symbolizing their respect, love, and gratitude.
This sacred occasion celebrated the profound bond between parents and children, emphasizing the importance of honoring and expressing gratitude to those who gave us life and continue to guide us through our journey. The Learners, with great reverence, offered flowers, prayers, and heartfelt thanks, creating a touching moment of devotion and love.
Through this ritual, they were not only introduced to the spiritual practice of Vandana (worship), but also taught the timeless values of respect, love, and gratitude. It was a day filled with emotional reflections, deep gratitude, and mutual appreciation between parents and children.
The celebration was an opportunity for everyone to reconnect with their roots, reaffirm their commitments to familial bonds, and acknowledge the importance of nurturing relationships with respect and care.
In the spirit of the day, we were reminded of the Sanskrit wisdom that urges us to honor our parents as divine beings: "माता पिता उपदेशेन जीवनस्य पथं प्रकाशयेत्।"— "The guidance of mother and father illuminates the path of life."
The event concluded with joyous moments of togetherness, reinforcing the values of love and respect that define the very essence of family.
