Champaklal Speaks

Mother’s Concern

1950-06-26

Today was the birthday of Sumedha, the daughter of Indra Sen's sister Rameshwari. Yesterday, Mother told Rameshwari that she had called Sumedha today early at 6 a.m., although Mother is not meeting people these days at this time for birthdays. Actually Sumedha had asked permission to see her and Mother had agreed.. But it was always Mother's way to put things with grace and consideration.

I knew all this, but still Mother informed me early in A the morning. Even after informing me, she kept an eye on the staircase door.When I looked questioningly, she said that she was afraid someone might turn Sumedha away saying Mother is not meeting people! Once again I was struck by the way Mother was concerned about the feelings and growth of people.

Many such incidents were to take place thereafter.