It's for a reason dogs are said to be the most loyal companions of humans and any dog lover will tell you that there¡¯s something indescribable and unique about them.?
If anyone needed anymore proof of their undying loyalty, this should serve as one of the biggest examples. After a Jain monk in Surat's Vesu passed away, her dog was among those who?walked a stretch of?of 5km alongside the palanquin journey (palki yatra) that carried her mortal remains.
Also read:?Viral Video Of Underprivileged Man Putting His Only Mask On His Dog Is Wholesome
As per a report in NEWS18, the dog walked the entire journey under the palaki from from her house to the Umara Crematorium. The dog was later picked up in the car and dropped off at Vesu, by the disciples who had come to the crematorium to offer their last respects.?
It was reported that the dog, apparently a mongrel, used to roam in Vesu area?where Piyush Varsha Sadhwi Maharaj also used to reside in the Rameshwaram Apartment. She had shifted to the locality a few years ago and would often feed the dog.
Also read:?Watch: Girl Uses Her Umbrella To Protect Dog From Getting Drenched In The Rain & It's Heartwarming!
After Sadhvi passed away, her disciples and some locals?the mortal remains for the last rites on Tuesday. But people who were taking part in the palki yatra were in for a pleasant surprise as the canine also started walking along under the palki.?
The people at first?thought the dog would leave their side after a while but it continued for a while until some shooed it away. But they were left stunned when the dog came back and started walking underneath the palanquin again.
The report said that it didn't leave their side till the yatra reached the crematorium.?Locals said when the sadhwi¡¯s mortal remains were consigned to the flame, the dog was still standing there, watching everything till it was over.?
Also read:?70-Yr-Old Man In Kerala Provides Ray Of Hope For Stray Dogs, He's Feeding Them For 20 Years