MAA AND MATRIARCHY: THE POWER OF THE MOTHER FIGURE IN RELIGION AND FAMILY

In almost every culture, the figure of the mother has been revered as the giver of life, the nurturer of generations, and the embodiment of compassion. In India, this reverence finds its most profound expression in the concept of “Maa.”

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Whether worshipped as Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, or as the nameless yet omnipresent mother in every household, the figure of Maa unites the realms of religion and family, creating a timeless matriarchal thread.

Ultimately, the mother figure—whether divine or earthly—reminds us of the sacred cycle of life. She teaches us that strength need not be harsh, authority need not exclude love, and leadership can coexist with compassion.

The Divine Mother in Religion