Ok, so there have been too many utsavas in just these two days-I’ve got a whole novel’s worth of things to write about, but squeezing it all into one post? Impossible! So, I’m focusing only on one biggie today since it has now taken over even spiritual celebrations: Mother’s Day ;) So many things happened, and I just have to jot them down!

The phrase that hits me is जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसि-basically, mothers and motherlands are even greater than heaven. Deep, right? But honestly, I celebrate Mother’s Day every day for the great Mother of this world with this line:
अखिलजगन्मातरमस्मन्मातरमशरण्यशरण्यामनन्यशरणश्शरणमहं प्रपद्ये।

So while everyone else is busy posting selfies with their moms and fighting over who gets the last piece of cake, I’m here, low-key chanting Sanskrit and hoping the cosmic Mother accepts my devotion (and maybe send some cake my way too).
But let’s be real-when I wished my mom, it was just another day for her. No grand celebrations, just the usual “Did you finish your chores?” vibe.

Moral of the story: You can quote Sanskrit shlokas all you want, but the real test is whether you remembered to buy her favorite sweets.

Now, onto a funny encounter I had, which I’m calling – The ‘Mother-in-Law’s Tongue’ Saga.”
So, I wished my friend’s mom (who’s visiting) a Happy Mother’s Day, and guess what? She got offended because there’s a snake plant called “Mother-in-law’s Tongue.” She was like, “How can I celebrate Mother’s Day when there’s a plant out there insulting me every day?!” 😂
I mean, who named that plant anyway? Probably someone who survived a mother-in-law’s visit and needed a sharp-tongued reminder! The snake plant’s leaves are long, pointed, and tough-just like the classic mother-in-law stereotype. But hey, the plant’s also a survivor and low-maintenance.

So this post is my tribute: to all mothers, motherlands, and yes, even to the “Mother-in-law’s Tongue”-because every utsava needs a little spice!