Obedience to Parents
By obedience to parents, we mean acting and behaving according to the advice, instructions, and wishes of our parents. It is our sacred duty to respect and obey them in all matters of life. We have seen the light of this world only because of our parents. A human child is born completely helpless, and it is the parents who bring up the child with great care, love, and sacrifice. The troubles they endure for us cannot be described in words.
There is no one in this world who loves us more than our parents. For this reason, we should always obey them and never do anything that may hurt their feelings. By following their advice and respecting their decisions, we show our gratitude for everything they have done for us.
All the great men of history became great by being loyal and obedient to their parents. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar, Bayazid Bostami, and Casabianca are shining examples of obedience and devotion. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar once swam across the dangerous Damodar River at night to meet his sick mother. Bayazid Bostami stood by his sleeping mother all night with a glass of water in his hand, not wanting to disturb her. Casabianca died on the burning deck of a ship, remaining at his post as instructed by his father. Their examples remind us of how noble and valuable obedience to parents truly is.
We should therefore treat our parents with love, respect, and humility. We must stand by them in times of happiness and sorrow. A person who disobeys his parents and causes them pain cannot expect peace or success in life. But one who listens to them and earns their blessings will lead a happy and successful life.
