This Sunday, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj delivered a touching talk at the International Meditation Center on the occasion of Mother’s Day. Our mothers are our first teachers in life, he said, teaching and guiding us in every aspect of life as they mold us into young capable adults.

The relationship and bond between child and mother is a lifelong one, and the love that a mother has for her child is the greatest love of this world. When we think of this love, we are reminded of our relationship with God the Creator, who is our Eternal Parent.

On this Mother’s Day, let us resolve to not just appreciate our mothers today, but every day, for all that they have done for us, the spiritual Master said. Let us also remember God and recognize all the gifts that God has blessed us with. Let us take steps to find our way back to God so that we can fulfil the purpose for which we have been given this human existence.

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj spoke today about how we should remain positive and serve as ambassadors of love as we navigate our way through life. When we are faced with negativity, rather than give in to the negativity, retaliate or escalate the situation, we should strive to be loving in our response, so that we can help diffuse the situation and maintain the calm and peace, which benefits everyone.

If we are positive, loving and compassionate toward those who are negative toward us, we are able to transform the situation from one of anger and retaliation to one of love and understanding. This helps us remain calm and brings joy and peace into our lives and into the lives of others.