Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who took a three-day break from his hectic campaign schedule in five states to visit the holy shrine of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand last week, shared a video on Monday. In the video, he captured his conversation with Mouni Baba during his visit to the sacred site, saying that "fear is an illusion of mind".
Sharing the video on X handle, the Congress leader said, "Fear is an illusion of the mind! Know closely the secret of 'Don't be afraid' from 'Mouni' Baba in Kedarnath, and his years of penance.”
In the video, Rahul Gandhi engages in a conversation with Mouni Baba during his visit to Kedarnath. When Rahul asks how long Mouni Baba has been sitting there, Mouni Baba gestures that he has taken a vow of silence for 11 years. Upon questioning the reason for this vow, Mouni Baba writes that it is known by Baba Kedar (Lord Shiva).
Rahul Gandhi inquires about the changes Mouni Baba has witnessed during these 11 years of silence, and Mouni Baba responds in writing, stating that Baba Kedar is aware of it. Mouni Baba mentions in his notebook that Rahul Gandhi's visit is not of his own accord but due to the blessings of Baba Kedar.
Asking if Rahul would like to eat something, Mouni Baba receives a positive response. Rahul calls his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and shares that Baba doesn't speak, emphasizing that he is not affiliated with any particular place and is not going anywhere.
Another person in the tent comments that ego and anger naturally subside with silence. Rahul Gandhi concurs while partaking in the offered bread, and the other person adds that attachments are challenging to relinquish, as everyone is connected to something or someone in the world.
Rahul Gandhi again arrives at the place of Mouni Baba next morning and Baba writes in his notebook and says Lord Kedar's blessing are with you... keep on moving ahead. The Mouni Baba then says that Rahul Gandhi is the name of the body.
Mouni Baba then writes on the paper that fear is an illusion of mind.
Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh also shared Rahul Gandhi's post featuring his meeting with Mouni Baba in Kedarnath.
Ramesh said, "Recently Rahul Gandhi went to Kedarnath while taking forward the series of Bharat Jodo Yatra. He had a conversation with 'Mouni' Baba there on penance and fear."
Rahul Gandhi embarked on a three-day visit to Kedarnath from November 5 to 7. During his pilgrimage, the Congress leader engaged in prayers at the sacred shrine and actively participated in the langar, distributing tea to pilgrims visiting Kedarnath.
Following his return from Kedarnath, Rahul Gandhi promptly resumed his political campaign, initiating activities in the states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.
(With Agency Inputs)
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