Gandhiji's mother's name was Putlibai. She was a true devotee of God. She would not have food until she finished her puja (prayer) rituals. She would go to the temple regularly.
strictly keep fast on Ekadashi (Eleventh day of the lunar month). Having meals
only once a day was child's play for her.
the sacred four- month's period (chaturmas) she used to pray devoutly and
observe all rituals. During this period she used to be so strict that she would
take meals only after she saw and prayed the Sun.
that the children loved such a religious mother. The children would watch for
the Sun to shine through the clouds. They would run in to inform their mother
the moment they saw the Sun come out of the clouds.
mother, come quickly and see the Sun." Sometimes the Sun would disappear before
she could come. Then she would have to go without food for the day.
mother was a rightous devotee and she would never leave the rituals halfway
because of illness or any other reason.
Gandhiji's mother was such a pious and self-respecting person.