Mātṛdevo bhava

मातृदेवो भव।
पितृदेवो भव।
आचार्यदेवो भव।
अतिथिदेवो भव॥

Meaning:

Regard your mother as God.
Regard your father as God.
Regard your teacher as God.
Regard your guest as God.

  • Mother (Matri) – the first guru who gives life and nurtures.

  • Father (Pitri) – protector and provider.

  • Teacher (Acharya) – guide to wisdom and self-realization.

  • Guest (Atithi) – symbol of humility and hospitality.