તે સમે તારી ઠેકડી કપૂતો જ કરશે, મા! હીણાયલી-રોળાયલી તુ : તોય મા તે મા!
— Jhaverchand Meghani
Meaning

At that time, only unworthy sons will mock you, Mother! Even if you are humiliated and trodden underfoot, a Mother is still a Mother.

Explanation

This couplet beautifully expresses the unconditional nature of a mother's identity. It says that even if a mother is in a disgraced or suffering state, only ungrateful children would mock her. The poem concludes with a powerful truth: 'still, a mother is a mother!' It emphasizes that a mother's love, value, and essence are absolute and remain constant, no matter what difficulties she faces or how poorly she might be treated by others. It's a reminder of the enduring sanctity of motherhood.

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