Once a beggar came to our house. He wore a dirty dress. He
was physically weak and could not speak clearly. He was about to fall down. He
told me that he did not eat for all day long and he came to our home with great
hardship. I realized his problem. I felt great pity for the man. I did not want
to increase his suffering by asking any question. Rather, I instantly brought
some food for him. He ate the food to his heart’s content. Then I told him not
to leave our home. I discussed the beggar’s problem with my father. My father
was also moved to hear of the suffering of the old beggar. I requested my
father to arrange necessary medical treatment for the old man on a priority
basis: My father complied with my request. The next day, a doctor was called
in. The doctor checked up the beggar and, prescribed some medicine. The old
beggar took the medicine and came around soon. Then we allowed him to leave our
home. On the eve of his departure, we gave him some money and food items. He
expressed his profound gratitude to us and went to his house.