Child begging

I will admit I am not a very religious person. Hence I don't give alms outside temples. Neither do I wish to shine my fortune through such generous acts. My education has shrunk the scope of religion to action sans customs and rituals.

This post as clearly evident is not on the adult beggars but the young children we encounter on platforms. I have never given money to a beggar but instead edibles I had with me at that time for the selfish reason that money can cause harm as well as good depending on its use but food item precludes the chances of self-harm.

A few days back I happened to notice the look in the child's eye whom I gave him poppins. He pocketed it and moved on. Nothing changed in his expression. It is not that I wanted him to exclaim with happiness but I believe children are more sensitive than adults, who hide their emotions. So they smile, laugh, cry easily.To feel nothing at this age is tragic!

There is a lot more to it than what I see.

P.S> No offence to religious people.