Before I knew the meaning of the world
Before my dreams had even unfurled
You held me close with tender care
A mother's love beyond compare

You taught me words before I could read
You taught me kindness through every deed
Not from books or lessons told
But through a heart more precious than gold

Your gentle hands wiped every tear
Your soothing voice dissolved my fear
In every fall, you stood by me
Whispering, "Believe in who you can be

You taught me patience when I was weak
To value the humble, the poor, the meek
To walk with honesty, speak with grace
And greet each soul with a smiling face

Your sacrifices were quiet and deep
The promises only a mother could keep
You gave your comfort, your time, your rest
So your children could always have the best

Even when life became hard to bear
You carried our burdens without despair
Your prayers became my shield each day
Guiding my footsteps along life's way

Today, when people praise what I have become
They see my journey—but not where it began
Every strength I carry, every value I knew
First blossomed in the love I learned from you

A mother by birth, a Guru by heart
You taught life's greatest lessons from the start
Your wisdom still echoes in all I do
For my greatest teacher has always been you

Salutations to my mother, my Guru divine,
Whose endless love has helped my spirit shine;
Your blessings are the light that leads my way,
My guiding star, today and every day.