Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- Parents often spend their lives putting their children first, expecting nothing in return. But in a rare and touching moment, a 17-year-old son turned the tables by surprising his mother with the ultimate gesture of gratitude paying off her long-standing debt. The emotional video has since won hearts across social media.

Love doesn't always come wrapped in words; sometimes it comes as action, as in the video, which opens with Aman nervously addressing his mother, telling her how much he loves her and how long he has wanted to do something special for her. Fighting back emotion, he thanks her for everything she has done for him, calling her "the most special woman" in his life. He adds that even if he doesn't always...