It was a turbulent day for a family in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi when their long-lost son Pinku returned home after 22 years as an ascetic, seeking alms from his mother.
According to an NDTV report, Pinku disappeared from his home in Delhi following an argument with his parents when was just 11. He recently returned to his village in Amethi.
The video of his emotional reunion with his family was widely circulated on social media. The clip shows, Pinku in the traditional attire of an ascetic, is seen playing the sarangi, a three-stringed traditional musical instrument, and singing melancholic tunes while requesting alms from his mother.
Pinku disappeared from their home in Delhi in 2002 at the age of 11 over a disagreement with his parents over playing marbles and in a fit of rage, Pinku set out on a journey that would keep him away from his family for two decades, the publication reported.
Last week, Pinku returned to Amethi’s Kharauli village for the impending rituals to become a sage. The villagers immediately informed his parents who still reside in Delhi.
Upon hearing the news, the parents immediately arrived. They recognised Pinku from a scar on his body. However, the family’s reunion was short-lived as the boy left after he took alms from his mother and left the village despite the pleadings of his family and villagers.
Pinku’s father alleges that the religious sect that his son belongs to is asking for ₹ 11 lakh to release him.
Pinku, on the other hand, clarified that his visit was not driven by family ties, but was merely a religious ritual.
He explained that within their tradition, aspiring monks must complete a ritual where they receive alms from their mothers. This symbolic act marks their official transition into monastic life
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