How to deal with the beggars

108 · Jul 31st, 2009, 05:03

There are beggars and scamsters. Do not mix them up.
One should give alms to the needy. If someone is needy, your heart will tell you this - so listen to your heart and be kind and generous.
And if this loudmouthed I-know-all first-timer (or old hippy) with his bag full of expensive gadgets (or his soiled loincloth), his tendency to waste money in internet-cafes (or on drugs)and his self-assured attitude ridicules or questions you for doing this most humane thing: sharing; then smile and give him 50 Paisa, because he is also poor - poor in heart, mind and knowledge. And he will get scammed. The greedy will become poor.

machadinha · Jul 31st, 2009, 07:00

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Originally Posted by 108

The greedy will become poor.

Aye..

Khrystene · Sep 12th, 2009, 13:52

A Polish friend of mine told me he witnessed some locals in Delhi just give a few Rupiah to some beggars when they approached; they just took the money out and gave it without batting an eyelid. He said it changed his view of the whole situation and his telling me certainly changed my view of beggars and the poor around me wherever I am. From those who have to those who do not.

I think in the end it's a personal call.

photolauren · Sep 26th, 2009, 22:21

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If someone is needy, your heart will tell you this - so listen to your heart and be kind and generous.

someone very wise told me to never give out of guilt, it helps neither party. 108 seems to have the philosophy right!

girlfromvenus · Sep 27th, 2009, 00:53

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Originally Posted by 108

There are beggars and scamsters. Do not mix them up.
One should give alms to the needy. If someone is needy, your heart will tell you this - so listen to your heart and be kind and generous.
And if this loudmouthed I-know-all first-timer (or old hippy) with his bag full of expensive gadgets (or his soiled loincloth), his tendency to waste money in internet-cafes (or on drugs)and his self-assured attitude ridicules or questions you for doing this most humane thing: sharing; then smile and give him 50 Paisa, because he is also poor - poor in heart, mind and knowledge. And he will get scammed. The greedy will become poor.

well said, thank you !

Sep 12th, 2009, 13:52	#453
Khrystene Traveller Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 7	A Polish friend of mine told me he witnessed some locals in Delhi just give a few Rupiah to some beggars when they approached; they just took the money out and gave it without batting an eyelid. He said it changed his view of the whole situation and his telling me certainly changed my view of beggars and the poor around me wherever I am. From those who have to those who do not. I think in the end it's a personal call. __________________ "Courage ! Despite all bodily weaknesses my spirit shall rule." ~ Ludwig Van Beethoven "Ja jednak będę mówił stojąc, bo już swoje odsiedziałem i męczy mnie to siedzenie." ~ Władysław Bartoszewski

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Jul 31st, 2009, 05:03	#451
108 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Berlin Posts: 8	There are beggars and scamsters. Do not mix them up. One should give alms to the needy. If someone is needy, your heart will tell you this - so listen to your heart and be kind and generous. And if this loudmouthed I-know-all first-timer (or old hippy) with his bag full of expensive gadgets (or his soiled loincloth), his tendency to waste money in internet-cafes (or on drugs)and his self-assured attitude ridicules or questions you for doing this most humane thing: sharing; then smile and give him 50 Paisa, because he is also poor - poor in heart, mind and knowledge. And he will get scammed. The greedy will become poor.