Delhi, October 8, 2024: In an unusual incident at the Delhi High Court, a monkey caused quite a commotion by snatching a tiffin box from someone on the premises. The incident, initially seen as amusing, was captured on video and later shared on social media by Supreme Court Advocate Sanjay Hegde, where it went viral. The video shows the startled crowd attempting to retrieve the tiffin while the monkey, undeterred, casually enjoyed its meal.
While the event sparked laughter online, it also sparked a much deeper conversation about hunger, a universal experience shared by both humans and animals. “Hunger, whether felt by humans or animals, knows no boundaries,” one commenter reflected. “It has no religion, and yet we see divisions and hatred being fueled in the name of religion.”
This incident has brought to light a greater issue – why, in a world where hunger unites all living beings, are we divided by religion, hatred, and violence? “Everyone comes into this world empty-handed, and leaves empty-handed. All the wealth, property, and fame we amass will remain behind when we go,” another person commented on the viral post. The message resonated deeply, urging people to reflect on the futility of material gains and the importance of living with love and kindness toward one another.
With wildlife and human interactions on the rise, such incidents also highlight the pressing issue of habitat encroachment. The increasing frequency of animals venturing into urban areas, as seen with a recent viral video of a leopard roaming in Karnataka, raises concerns about the balance between nature and urban development. However, the Delhi High Court episode provided a lighter moment of reflection, reminding people that life, much like hunger, is a shared experience – and we must live it with compassion.
