November, Thursday 19th., 2020
Today's Thought for the Day
19 Nov 2020Who are the great women from our history who should be our ideals and role models? Bhagawan lovingly reminds us today as we observe Ladies Day.
Chandramathi
was a woman of sterling character. She always followed her husband,
Harishchandra. When they were passing through difficulties, she infused
courage in him saying, “Oh king, you are highly intelligent and
educated. You should never give scope to weakness and waver from your
chosen path. We are swimming in the ocean of truth. We should not give
up our resolve till we reach the shores.” In this manner, women of those
days would encourage their husbands to follow the path of truth. Sita
did not shed tears even in extremely trying circumstances. Though
surrounded by demons, she was never afraid of them. She spent her time
in the contemplation of Lord Rama, and thus set an ideal. The same can
be said of Damayanti. She was one of virtues. With her strong
determination, she helped her husband regain his kingdom. In this
manner, women of those days earned a name for themselves with their
sterling character and ideal motherhood. Today’s women should make them
role models.
- Divine Discourse, Nov 19, 2002