an older woman and a young girl standing next to each other

A Bond Beyond GenerationsIn a small, serene coastal village nestled among swaying palms and the gentle hum of the ocean, lived Padmavati, a woman whose love and resilience were boundless. Life in the village was simple, but Padmavati’s heart was a treasure trove of wisdom and warmth.Padmavati’s life took a pivotal turn when her daughter, Varalakshmi, gave birth to her second child, Shabana. With the arrival of the newborn, Varalakshmi moved to Hyderabad to raise Shabana, leaving her elder daughter, Shabari, in the care of Padmavati. Shabari was just two years old--a curious, wide-eyed child who didn’t fully understand why her mother had to leave.From that day forward, Padmavati became everything to Shabari: her guardian, teacher, and unwavering source of love. Shabari fondly called her grandmother Ammamma, a term unique to their bond. While most children in the village called their grandmothers “Ajji,” Shabari’s affectionate name for Padmavati became a source of playful teasing.“If you call your grandmother A