Most of the beggars of India from all over the country converge at the Kumbh , as there is food everywhere at the Akhadas being distributed through the day , there is water , and nooks , corners to sleep, under the bridge or make shift beggar colonies on the outskirts of the ghats .
Money Alms is certain , people give generously for seeking salvation... kids get good money and the foreigners give abundantly , though they give more to shoot the naked naga babas on the road to the ghats.
The Naga Babas make money , and are on display no sartorial constrains..
A few foreigners gave me money too thinking I was a Baba but wondered why I was overdressed in clothes ... The money I got from begging with my Guru I handed over to my Guru..
I ate leftover food , and relearnt the meaning of Humility and Humanity.
"Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree"
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The Plight of Beggars At The Maha Kumbh
