
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.