NEW DELHI: Shashi Tharoor had an unusual guest at his premises while he was reading his morning newspapers on Wednesday. A monkey!
The Congress MP shared pictures of the “peaceful and gentle” interaction as he expressed his fears of a monkey bite “which would have necessitated rabies shots.”
“Had an extraordinary experience today. While i was sitting in the garden, reading my morning newspapers, a monkey wandered in, headed straight for me and parked himself on my lap. He hungrily ate a couple of bananas we offered him, hugged me and proceeded to rest his head on my chest and dozed off. I gently began to get up, he leapt off and loped away,” he said in a post on X today.
“Reverence for wildlife is ingrained in us, so though i was a bit concerned about the risk of a monkey-bite (which would have necessitated rabies shots), I stayed calm and welcomed his presence as non-threatening. I am gratified that my faith was borne out and our encounter was entirely peaceful and gentle,” he added.
The post triggered a series of reactions from netizens with some appreciating his temper and patience.
“Oh how so very sweet. A close encounter of the not so wild kind or just plain simple monkeying around. Your calm and friendly demeanour made all the difference. The snack helped too,” a user said.
“What a beautiful encounter with nature! Moments like these remind us of the deep, unspoken connection we share with other beings. That monkey’s trust in you speaks volumes about your aura of kindness. Truly, experiences like these make us pause and appreciate the simplicity and warmth of life beyond words,” said another.