In "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri, the author reflects on the character's experience of motherhood and the passage of time. The phrase "She has given birth to vagabonds" highlights a sense of loss and displacement felt by her children, who have moved away from their roots and the identities connected to their family history.

The mother, who holds onto the memories of her children's names and past addresses, symbolizes the emotional weight of their shared heritage. While her children may forget these details, she remains the keeper of their history, representing the enduring bond of family and the struggle to maintain cultural identity in a new environment.