New Delhi, May 30 -- Mother's Day, observed on the second Sunday of May since 1908, is widely celebrated as a tribute to mothers' love, sacrifice, and unwavering support. Yet, in its purest form, it is more than a celebration, more than a token phrase or a date on the calendar; it is an invocation-calling upon us to honour the nurturing spirit that sustains all life: Mother Earth, our mothers, and ourselves.

Although this momentous occasion has, over time, grown in scale, style, pomp, and grandeur, its true essence lies much deeper. It is a sacred moment-a time for soulful reflection and a heartfelt reimagining of our bond with the living world.

And in this spirit, the Chicago-headquartered Parliament of the World's Religions (PoWR) hos...