Rehabilitation

While giving food to P, aathukarar always insists on one point. You should not waste food. If you leave the food/drink, then it would cry while you are draining it in the sink. It would feel "P doesnt like me, he is wasting me". Also, we make it a point to show him the people on the road to emphasize the point. He would bombard us with questions. Why these people are homeless? Why are they not going to work? Why they didnt study? Why they dont have a job?
While i answer some questions in simplified terms , somethings cannot be explained. And finally he declared - "Amma, can i give them the money from my piggy bank?" "Naan periyavanana vodane velaikku poi panam sambathichu avangalukku kudukka poren"
I was speechless for a moment. Emotions ranging from pride to astonishment played in its glory. At the same time some concepts also need to be explained to him. Now-a-days begging is a thriving industry in its own sphere next to education, medical and food domain.
Recently , i came upon this announcement in Hindu - Begging is to be eradicated in the city and these people are to be sent to rehabilitation centres. The reason being not to improve the standard of life of these people but them being hindrance to the flow of traffic at major points. This is from the mayor of Chennai. I wonder how far it can be achieved in reality. It really needs a long term vision and proper planning.
Though some people are genuinely helpless and are being driven to this extremity , some are lazy and view this as easy route of making money. This reminds me of the case i read about in bangalore. I dont think this concerns only India but an universal problem. Though i crib from the comfort of my home, wish to do something.

The climate is very cool and a little dull due to the rains. Though it is not pouring but just drizzling now, the ambience is too good for the following...

HOT BONDAS / BAJJIS / VADAIS (Though i dont mind settling for hot samosas/puffs instead)

HOT CUP OF TEA

A SUSPENSE NOVEL

ILLAYARAJA MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND

All these things in the bedroom with a dim light......

How i wish for the above.....

But the reality strikes..... night tiffen, dance class for P , then again kanji and night dinner for paatti........