INTERESTING!!
This morning while I, Rakesh DubeyCobra VirChakra, was on exercise routine in the Open Air Gymnasium, of my 9 Shri Govind Nature Resort; I heard and saw one man mercilessly ferrying a male Goat on his mobike, on the road in front of my Resort. The scene was bizarre, with the Goat legs tied; it hung dangerously over the petrol tank. The animal was crying like a child being forcefully killed, the shrill was painful as from someone who is condemned to gallows. The shock of the sight was terrible, and before I could realize and react, the man with Goat hanging on the mobike had zoomed past the ½ KM frontage of my Resort. The call of the animal, soon to be slaughtered; was certainly and clearly aimed at that someone bold and daring; that someone who had his Heart and Head at the right place; someone who had concern and respect for dignity of life be it animal or mankind; to save and protect him. The animal surely did not deserve to be carried to someone’s plate in this manner. We are Combat Soldiers, trained not to see anything wrong, I reacted, instructing my staff to locate the man, chase and get him here. The man was located, fortunately; the goat must have been slipping, loosing balance and therefore he was found adjusting the load a kilometer plus distance from my location. The man was a Butcher from Sadar Jabalpur, carrying the Goat for slaughter and to be sold to palate of Sunday Feasts. These Butchers are accustomed to complaints and reactions from animal right activists and public; therefore they generally do not respond to any soft appeal or sermons. However and fortunately the Butcher responded to the instructions of my men and came back along with the Goat to my Resort. It must have been one of the few occasions in his life, when he appeared scared and was willing to listen. My intention was in no way aimed at destroying his livelihood and people’s taste, I told the Butcher that my strong objection was in his method of treating animals, and therefore at no cost, I would permit him to slaughter this beautiful pedigree breed of Goat. Since I was a combat soldier, I told him, I shall pay the purchased cost to him and take the animal, to be kept as a Mascot in my Nature Park, to be given freedom to live happily, healthily and to its full life. No other choice was given to him. I paid Rs 4500/. The animals are intelligent, he became my instant follower and friend, he knows and realizes that all are not wicked, compassion and empathy still exists on this earth. God has saved him and there are still people on this planet through whom God can and will always carry out correction, and they are the Combat Soldiers of the Indian Army.
This morning while I, Rakesh DubeyCobra VirChakra, was on exercise routine in the Open Air Gymnasium, of my 9 Shri Govind Nature Resort; I heard and saw one man mercilessly ferrying a male Goat on his mobike, on the road in front of my Resort. The scene was bizarre, with the Goat legs tied; it hung dangerously over the petrol tank. The animal was crying like a child being forcefully killed, the shrill was painful as from someone who is condemned to gallows. The shock of the sight was terrible, and before I could realize and react, the man with Goat hanging on the mobike had zoomed past the ½ KM frontage of my Resort. The call of the animal, soon to be slaughtered; was certainly and clearly aimed at that someone bold and daring; that someone who had his Heart and Head at the right place; someone who had concern and respect for dignity of life be it animal or mankind; to save and protect him. The animal surely did not deserve to be carried to someone’s plate in this manner. We are Combat Soldiers, trained not to see anything wrong, I reacted, instructing my staff to locate the man, chase and get him here. The man was located, fortunately; the goat must have been slipping, loosing balance and therefore he was found adjusting the load a kilometer plus distance from my location. The man was a Butcher from Sadar Jabalpur, carrying the Goat for slaughter and to be sold to palate of Sunday Feasts. These Butchers are accustomed to complaints and reactions from animal right activists and public; therefore they generally do not respond to any soft appeal or sermons. However and fortunately the Butcher responded to the instructions of my men and came back along with the Goat to my Resort. It must have been one of the few occasions in his life, when he appeared scared and was willing to listen. My intention was in no way aimed at destroying his livelihood and people’s taste, I told the Butcher that my strong objection was in his method of treating animals, and therefore at no cost, I would permit him to slaughter this beautiful pedigree breed of Goat. Since I was a combat soldier, I told him, I shall pay the purchased cost to him and take the animal, to be kept as a Mascot in my Nature Park, to be given freedom to live happily, healthily and to its full life. No other choice was given to him. I paid Rs 4500/. The animals are intelligent, he became my instant follower and friend, he knows and realizes that all are not wicked, compassion and empathy still exists on this earth. God has saved him and there are still people on this planet through whom God can and will always carry out correction, and they are the Combat Soldiers of the Indian Army.
