Devotion to mother of Bayazid Bostami

One night, while the entire village slumbered, Bayazid was engrossed in his studies. His mother, unwell, lay asleep nearby. All of a sudden, she woke and requested a glass of water. Bayazid headed to the kitchen, intending to fetch some water. However, to his dismay, the water pitcher was empty. He searched the entire house but found no water to offer his thirsty mother. His affection and concern for her were immense. Witnessing her distress, he made up his mind to find water elsewhere. Yet, the nearest water source was quite a distance away from home. Armed with a pitcher, he set out towards the water source. Upon reaching, he filled the pitcher and hurried back.

Upon returning, he poured the water into a glass and approached his mother. But she was fast asleep once again. Bayazid contemplated his next move, worrying that waking his mother might worsen her health. So, he stood quietly beside her with the glass of water.

As the morning sun dispersed the night's darkness, Bayazid's mother awoke to find him by her side. Confused at first, she soon remembered the events. Overwhelmed by her son's unwavering devotion, her heart swelled with pride and she blessed him. Bayazid grew up to become a revered saint.

I'll be sharing the concise version of this touching story very soon. I hope you found Bayazid's tale delightful.

Moral of the story: A mother's love is unparalleled and incredibly precious.