Father is not just a relation, but he is the strong foundation of life on which the future of the entire family rests. In every culture, every society and every language, father is called with respect, love and affection. Even though the languages may be different, the feelings towards the father are almost the same in every corner of the world. This is the reason why people express gratitude and love towards their father on the occasion of Father’s Day.
The interesting thing is that in different countries and languages of the world, father is called by different names. At some places he is called ‘Papa’ and at other places he is called ‘Abba’, ‘Baba’, ‘Dad’, ‘Pedhar’ or ‘Otosan’. There is only a difference in the words in these names, but the respect, affection and belongingness hidden behind them is the same everywhere. Let us know by what names fathers are called all over the world.
The languages and cultures of the world may be different, but respect and love for father is the same everywhere. Some call him Papa, some Abba, some Baba and some Dad. There is a common sentiment hidden in all the words—protection, guidance, sacrifice and selfless love. Father’s Day gives us an opportunity to remember this precious relationship and express gratitude towards our father.
