Friday, 30 September 2011

marvel

Sometimes, the greatest marvels are revealed to us in day to day incidents, from sources which you least expect.Like take for instance, the other day, I had had my lunch, at about 1.30 in the afternoon.Then as usual went out for the post- lunch smoke. The Potti kadai was near my office.I got a cigarette, payed 10Rs. to the shopkeeper. He gave me the change of 5Rs. As I turned to go, a beggar stood there, smiling at me with an extended palm. I gave him the change of 5Rs. He smiled his thanks at me. It was a warm sultry day. I sat in a nearby shaded place, lit my cigarette, inhaled deep, enjoying each puff. From the shaded shelter I saw the beggar purchase 5 kadalai muttai, and eat them.
Then another smoker came to the shop to get his cigarette, and the beggar extended his palm to the latest prospect. He got another 5 Rs.from him. The beggar purchased 5  more kadalai muttai with that cash, and while eating them came to the same shaded spot where I was.
Then as though he had known me for years, he extended his palm with 2  kadalai muttai, and said with a strange confidence," take it."
I was surprised, amazed and taken aback. The generosity of sharing spontaneously was demonstrated by someone who had so little to give. His palms were dirty but his generous soul shone through his loving eyes.
I felt small, before this natural gesture.
I refused to take the sweets, as he needed it more than me, but not before my eyes became moist. One comes across marvels everyday. It is evident for those who are blessed.

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