Viral: Elephant ‘wards off nazar' from baby– netizens say, ‘this is pure maa ki mamta'

Time of India

18 hours ago

In the ever-growing world of viral videos, one genre continues to steal hearts– animal videos. But not just any animal doing cute tricks or silly things– it's the ones that show animals being so much like us that really get people emotional.
Whether it's a dog cuddling like a human baby or a monkey offering water to another, these moments spark something special in all of us.
One such video is currently making waves on social media. It shows a mother elephant gently circling her baby, who is lying down, using her trunk softly and protectively. At first, it looks like just a sweet moment of motherly care in the wild. But for many online, it means something much deeper.
The video, shared by the Instagram page @gyanclasss, has gone viral– not just for the adorable elephant interaction, but because viewers saw something sacred in the elephant's actions. Many compared it to the Indian ritual of 'nazar utaarna' – a tradition where mothers or grandmothers move their hands (or use salt, chillies, etc.) in circular motions around a child to ward off the evil eye.
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While the elephant may not literally be performing this ritual, the emotion behind her action has resonated with viewers across cultures.
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The post was shared with the caption: 'People got emotional after watching the video of a mother's love – Elephant ne apne baby ki nazar utaari, just like Indian moms do.'
The comments under the video reflect just how deeply it has touched viewers, with many getting emotional over the bond between the mother elephant and her calf. One user wrote, 'Such a heart-touching video,' while another added, 'A mother is always a mother and a great god gift.'
Several comments beautifully captured the emotion of the moment. One user simply said, 'Maa toh maa hoti hai,' which translates to 'A mother is a mother, after all.' Another wrote, 'Maa ki mamta ka koi mol nahi, ek maa apne bache ko kisi dukh mein nahi dekh sakti,' meaning 'A mother's love is priceless; she can't bear to see her child in pain.'
Others brought in a bit of humour while still admiring the gesture. One comment read, 'Baby elephant: Dekh kya rahe ho? Maa to maa hoti hai, chalo jao ab nazar utarne do mumma ko,' which loosely translates to, 'Baby elephant: What are you looking at? A mother is a mother.
Now let my mom remove the evil eye in peace.' Another added, 'Machhar uda rahi hai bhai yaar,' meaning 'She's shooing away mosquitoes, bro.' Similarly, one said, 'Arey woh makkhiyan hata rahi hai taaki baccha araam se soye,' which means 'She's getting rid of the flies so the baby can sleep peacefully.
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And summing up the moment with quiet amusement, one user simply commented, 'Okay... but mosquitoes.'
While a few of the comments were on the lighter side, most reactions to the video have been emotional and heartfelt.
It's the kind of moment that quietly reminds us of the deep connection between a mother and her child– a bond that goes beyond language, culture, or even species.