Bat Dai Mae ( Mother’s Hands )

           Thank Mee for being the best Mee kon could ever have hoped for; a Mee that supports and encourages kon in all that kon do and every decision kon’ve made. Thank Mee for being a Mee that inspires kon to be a better man. Thank Mee for always forgiving kon when kon did mistakes. Thank Mee for sharing Mee life lessons with kon. Thank Mee for showing kon how to stand up for myself and what kon believe in. Mee, thanks for everything Mee’ve gave kon ! Mee, always remembers Mee deep gratitudes to kon in my whole life.

                             

 Mee, Bat Dai Mee always devote for your children. You’re working hard to feed us and to support us. Your soft hands become the dirty hands. Only One Reason: Children !

 Kon Mee understand your devotion:  Mee !!! Mee !!! Mee !!! kon nerk Mee !!! Kon sror lanh Mee…

When Mee becomes pregnant, Mee lives every day thinking only about kon until Mee gives birth many months later. During this time, as Mee abdomen increases in size, Mee grows increasingly exhausted. Mee loses the healthy glow from your face or Mee experience difficulty breathing, and Mee encounters tremendous physical challenges. However, as soon as kon was born, Mee’s great pain and suffering immediately leave Mee mind. Mee heart is full of a sense of satisfaction at having gained a most valuable treasure, and Mee proceeds to raise kon to the best of Mee ability. When there is no food, Mee will find something to eat for kon, even if Mee goes hungry. Even if Mee wears rags, Mee will find decent clothing for kon. Throughout Mee life, kon’s happiness remains Mee top priority.

           According to the sutra, “The Debts of Gratitude Towards Parents” , there are ten types of debts of gratitude.

1)     Gratitude for protection during pregnancy : Gratitude towards the mother, who is always mindful of the baby in her pregnant body and is careful to focus all her efforts to protect against miscarriages.

2)     Gratitude for enduring great pain and suffering.: Gratitude to the mother for enduring the pain of childbirth.

3)     Gratitude for letting go of the memory of the pain suffered in giving birth: Gratitude to the mother for replacing her suffering with joy, as soon as she gives birth.

4)     Gratitude for mother’s milk: Gratitude to the mother for giving milk to the baby and raising him.

5)     Gratitude for sacrificing comfort.: Gratitude to the parents for letting the children sleep in a warm, dry place, even when their area is damp and uncomfortable.

6)      Gratitude for cleaning and purification: Gratitude to the parents for cleaning up after the children.

7)     Gratitude for providing good food to the children: Gratitude to the parents for giving delicious food to the children, even if they, themselves, must eat unappealing things.

8)     Gratitude for the parents’ willingness to go to all lengths for the children : Gratitude to the parents for being willing even to descend into hell for the sake of the happiness of the children.

9)     Gratitude for prayers at a distance: Gratitude to the parents for constantly praying for the safety of their children who have gone to live in a distant location.

10) Gratitude for prayers until the last moment: Gratitude to the parents for always continuing to pray for their children’s safety and happiness, even if they, themselves, are dead or alive.