Her weakness was her attachment to her own child – in other words, the “I”ness and “My”ness dragged her into selfishness or “Vikaram”.

Dhruva represents the helpless children of our own times who are deprived of parental affection and concern.

Suneethi is an icon of noble motherhood who is guiding her son to come out of the trappings of an emotional mind and uplifts to a devotional mind with courage. The most beautiful part of this story is Suneethi’s finding that Suruchi has revealed the real truth through her venomous remarks. A snake’s venom is highly poisonous; it is used as medicine too. Only an intelligent mind can find “Amrit” in poison. Similarly, only a brave mind can turn adversities into advantages. As such, others’ words have no power on you; your mind can decide, whether they will pull you down or push you forward. Thus she could use her “Vivekam”.

Finally, Dhruva represents the ideal Shishya who has trust in the advice of the Guru and acts accordingly with commitment. Thus “Vivekam” dawns in him.

If we go deeper into the story, we can see that it was Suruchi who had taken the first step in moulding Dhruva’s life. So she must be honoured too!