My life’s supreme motivation

Saluting all fathers!

I’m lovely Aanya’s father and she’s my reason for being! It makes a difference when my little daughter wishes me ‘Happy Father’s Day’. The feeling of pride and of responsibility accomplished makes my day. It is not in imitation of the west that attracts others around the world to recognise Father’s Day. What counts is the love, respect and high esteem you hold for your father in your heart, which makes you say, “Pa, we’re always very thankful to God for having given you to as our beloved father....Love you lots”. It is an occasion when I feel doubly blessed by looking at my father and at my lovely daughter. Being Aanya’s father is the best thing that happened to me and I have since tried to bring her up with all the good things that my father did for me. Being a dad is a lot of fun and very educative too. My little one has taught me the importance of patience in life. She is one hungry baby who wants all my attention and she wants it always! It’s frequently aggravating, occasionally maddening. But when she gently coos into my ear as she drifts off to sleep in my arms, it all seems worth it. And isn’t that true of all our most important relationships - they’re tons of hard work and sacrifice, leavened with moments of pure bliss? Father’s Day or just another day, we should be thankful to our parents for leading us here, and now we fulfill the same duty while bringing up our kids, while guiding them into a new world.

Aanya’s dad