‘Silent sentinels of our nation’s strength’: Anand Mahindra pays tribute to moms of Indian Armed Forces personnel on Mother’s Day

“Their courage, their quiet sacrifices, and their patriotism remind us that true valour often begins at home. Today, we honour not just our soldiers, but the Mothers who shaped them,” he wrote.

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This Mother’s Day, I bow in tribute to the Mothers of India’s bravehearts—those who have served or are serving in our Armed Forces.

They are not only Mothers to their children—they are silent sentinels of our nation’s strength.

Their courage, their quiet sacrifices, and their…

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 11, 2025

Several social media users reacted to the post, with one saying, “Such a heartfelt tribute. I couldn’t agree more—the strength and sacrifice of these mothers are the unseen backbone of our nation’s courage.” Another user wrote, “Heartfelt salute to the true backbone of our forces—mothers whose strength and sacrifice inspire a nation.”

Origin of Mother’s Day

The origins of Mother’s Day can be traced back to ancient Greece, where people honoured the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, acknowledging the intrinsic role of women in society.

The modern version of the celebration, however, is largely credited to Anna Jarvis. In 1907, she organised the first official Mother’s Day event in the United States, inspired by her own mother’s dedication to community health and service. Driven by her vision to establish a national day of recognition for mothers, Anna campaigned tirelessly throughout the early 20th century. Her efforts were realised in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation officially declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in the United States.