I go to office on auto-rickshaw daily. It costs me around 25/- one side.
I live is ulsoor a crowded area in Bangalore and I live close to the center.
Also the bus stop is around 100 yards.
Fortunately my company is near Richmond circle which is close to the bus stop.
But on return, the bus stop is too far as its one way...I have to go to residency road to catch a bus.
I just don't go by bus in the morning because its crowded always and I will be tired when I reach office. So I don't go by bus.
But recently I observed a crippled person, called Ramesh, comes daily to the bus stop and is begging. I generally don't encourage beggars, but this person needs support and encouragement.
I decided I have to quit auto-rickshaw on one side and give some money to this guy.
I go to this guy daily, give around 10/- and ask him how he is,
what he did yesterday etc stuff till I get my bus. He knows only kannada,
but I manage to communicate with him.
He is a shy person, but now I developed a rapo with Ramesh...now he recognizes me from a distance and gives me a warn welcome. He gives me a beautiful smile and makes my day.
Who benefited from this? ofcourse its me. I save around 5 to 10/- per day and also gets affection from this sweet new friend.
I took his picture and promised him will give one day.
Look at him in this pic...do you think I got this smile because of money I give?...absolutely not.
You need to care someone to gain affection. Yes I am selfish...but there is happiness to be selfish like this.
