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So this tweet below reminded me of some thoughts I have been having regarding some aspects of interaction with animals that seem to occur more often in India than other places.
Interactions which the sanctimonious idiots of PETA etc cannot fathom even in their dreams.

I'll start with this heart-warming video of an Old Amma feeding a fellow devotee of Mahadev with all the devotion and love that can possibly exist. And he too graciously accepts the offering.
It is saved on my HDD with the title, 'Indyeah'!
At the other end of the spectrum of age is this little one that has made a colossal friend for herself!
The hymn being chanted in the background perfectly sums up what I seek to underline by the way of this thread
Of course, when our Gods themselves choose to incarnate in various non-human forms, this devotion and love is but expected, no?
Here's Traffic constable Sanjay Ghude, just doing his bit towards a fellow being that was having a tough day in the summers
Of course, Sewa Paramo Dharmah!
Apparently, this old lady used to feed him regularly.
When she fell ill, he decided to come over and see her!
Such a beautiful conversation without any words being spoken ..
Talking of unsaid words, here's another instance of two fellow beings sharing nourishment
Then there is this.
The folks of PETA etc will NEVER understand this.
Of course, then there are the Bishnois!
https://t.co/9YnGfG60Yg
Going to my archives to pull out the tweet quoted above, I came across this reply. Yup, pictures do speak a 1000 words!
Hence this thread.
I'm also sure Shuchi Ji will be happy that I too am doing an entire thread now, though on a somewhat unrelated topic!
https://t.co/G0zGf4jvfx
Here's a visual from the Gir Forest.
Co-existence in all its glory!
And yup, who doesn't like golgappas, right?
Especially, free golgappas!
But then there are some who prefer helmets instead!
That sad ARREEEYYY at the loss of helmet and a heartfelt plea to Ganesh Baba to return the helmet is in a league of its own!
🤣
Talking of elephants, not very long ago this one came over to bid final farewell to his Mahout.
Full of grace, compassion and empathy, he quietly payed his respects and moved back, leaving two legged companions of the departed to carry on with the rituals
They are much much more intelligent than what we might think. Here's an example - An injured langoor patiently waits at an hospital entrance to get treated in Dandeli, Karnataka. And when his turn comes, he calmly accepts treatment.
Of course, not everyone has the time to go to a clinic. Some require immediate resuscitation and CPR.
What is most striking about this vid is the distraught man trying to resuscitate not a monkey, but the very incarnation of Hanuman Ji by repeatedly calling him 'Anjaneya Swami'.
Here a young Bishnoi lad rescues a Chinkara that was attacked by stray dogs.
A rescued calf and a grateful elephant mother!
The herd patiently waited at a distance while the humans rescued their baby. Don't miss the repeated acknowledgements by the mother elephant from the 1:15 mark onwards.
Truly divine, I'd say!
On the lighter side .. friends in need are friends indeed!
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When the legendary tigress from Pench Tiger Reserve, affectionately called Collarwali, died due to old age, she was seen off not only with dignity, but with full final rites due to any family member, including seeking blessings of the departed soul.
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Some stills from the last rites of 'Collarwali'.
Then there was Gangaram, a revered 130 year old village elder in Bawamohatra, Chhattisgarh.
He never attacked by the villagers and ate whatever they gave him. The entire village grieved when he passed away in Jan 2019.
Meanwhile in Kolkata .. when you forget your umbrella and it starts pouring, just go to the nearest policeman!
This little one decided to give a quick hug to his rescuers before running away to rejoin his family!
Talking about hugs by little ones .. This particular moment has a special place in my all time favourites!
Banaras!!
A true devotee never returns empty handed!
Gomata's blessings are ALWAYS solicited!
Of course, kids need to await their turn for being carried by their mother!
And we park only in designated spaces .. especially since Challan amounts went through the roof last year!
An all night rescue, followed by a trek to reunite with family for this little one!
Like I said before, they are much much more intelligent as well as empathetic than we credit them for.
Here in Sathyamangalam, elephants brought down all banana trees, except for just this one.
Sarve Santu Niramayah ..
🙏
Together, we shall beat the heat!
The above photo reminded me of this one as well.
It was taken some time during the 26/11 Ops. Here we have an NSG Commando, amongst the best in the world, who takes out time in the midst of an operation to unwind with some winged friends - Truly a 'Black Cat' amongst the Pigeons!
Yog is indeed the essence of life!
And just in case there was any doubt, I'll re-emphasise that Lions have the right of way EACH AND EVERY TIME!
Har Har Mahadev!
Somewhere in Assam - The King comes to survey his lands!!
Mutual co-existence benefits all!
Talking about mutual co-existence, here are some four legged contributors to Prime Minister Modi's appeal for Open Defecation Free India!
(Not sure whether this vid is from India or Africa, though)
It takes an entire village to rescue an elephant!
Somewhere near the corridors of power in and around Raisina Hill!
Sometimes a gentle nudge is all that is required to get a friend back on their feet!
This one is from Bandipur Reserve Forest!
Nap Time .. Sheer Bliss!
This one was doing rounds on WA some days back.
It's called 'Identity Theft'!
He must have been a drill sergeant in previous life!
And this one must've been a traffic policeman!
He doesn't like people overtaking from the left!
NOPE.. He isn't enroute to participate in a Farmer Protest .. he is just travelling to his place of work!
Four legged friends have been our muses since millennia!
Do you see a bull or an elephant in this Optical Illusion Art?
Location: AiraVatesvara Temple
Vintage: Chola Dynasty
A silent prayer to the Almighty Bajrang Bali!
(Copyright: Chithramitra Ji)
Nandi Ji watches over the kids!
Om Shanti ..
🙏
https://t.co/FUQHMHcz2x
Seeking the blessings of Nandi Ji ..
A fervent plea to the Bholenath, via the ears of Nandi Ji!
बनारस और सहजीविका!
https://t.co/ur9fIvkExb
Poetry in colour indeed!
Buddies!
Banaras - A little girl with THREE manifestations of Pavanputra watching over her!
When Nandi Ji decided to assume his watch in front of Mahadev!

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