Beggar who gave alms to the poor
A beggar on Saturday proved that charity only needs a big heart rather than deep pockets. Khimjibhai Prajapati, 64 and a beggar in Mehsana for a decade, donated clothes to 11 poor hearing and speech-impaired girls at the Shrimati Kesarbai Kilachand School for the Deaf.
Rich philanthropists have been a more common sight but it was the first time ever that a beggar had walked into the school to share his savings. It was an unusual sight. An unkempt Khimjibhai in tattered, unwashed clothes, limped through the school gates on crutches and placed the brand new clothes in the hands of 11 eager girls. He had used his savings of Rs 3,000 to buy the clothes.
Khimjibhai begs outside the Simandhar Swami Jain Temple in Mehsana and outside the Hanuman Temple. He lives nearby and asks the devotees for alms.
So why did he give alms to the unfortunate children at the school? Khimjibhai said, "I just need two meals a day and some money to send back to my ailing wife in Rajkot to cure her ulcers and lung infection. Apart from this, whatever I earn I use to buy food for poor, hungry people. Since a long time I wished to do something for girls and I am happy to donate for them".
Khimjibhai used to run a tea stall in Rajkot but escalating prices and shrinking profit margins wreaked huge losses and left him on the streets.
His faith in God brought him to Mehsana where he took shelter outside the Jain temple. "Whether rich or poor, one should always try to help the needy," he says. Khimjibhai helped an orphanned girl marry some time ago.
Bharat Shah, a trustee of the institution that runs the school, said, "I have never seen such philanthropy in the 35 years of career. He just goes on to prove that the true donor is he who has one roti and shares half with the hungry."
One of those who received clothes was Swati Bhagwandas, an orphan who has been at the residential school for years. The 18-year old's eyes shone with happiness.
Motivater, bugger off, am not in the mood.
Nomerci - wat makes u say that?
Nomerci - wat makes u say that?
Have you ever thought about why you have so many people like this in your country?
Ah yes, it is because of the Colonialisers.
And yes, action does speak louder than words.
So take action for heaven's sake!
Action speaks louder than words, time to take a leaf out his life
yup..read the news in TIMES OF INDIA today...
or else...somebody's gonna get hurt..real bad !
he seems happy :) not very many people left who have a heart of gold and are happy in whatever circumstances they are in, it only leads to better things :)
motiv do anything to me except threatening!!! or else
Rizk - I cudlnt stop myself from laffing hearing it coming from a dog !
Motiver no one is gang banging you here !
its just u sound rude to us.
Would be better if u come in ur original id and talk like a man.
Cheers !!
Alien & FS - don't gang up against me..orelse !
motiv bcos you dont sound good in this id!! you were cool in the other one!!
Motiv8er enough, be yourself. we dont expect you to do this.
FS - when I dont ask you abt yr other id's why are you askin abt mine? pls lets keep these things in pvt ;-)
nomerci he is physically disabled, this is what he can do for his mealticket.
He has chosen this way of life whether we agree or don't. But he should be praised for his act of generosity.
motivator why are you not using your other id thease days??
Nomerci - now that you have assured me. I feel ok.
btw read this article (only for your reference) http://epaper.dailypioneer.com/ThePioneer/Pioneer/2010/06/18/ArticleHtmls/18_06_2010_007_021.shtml
ok......never mind!
Keep on going that way.
when blessed ones dont have heart to help others... he had right tat is too be praised...and God's blessing is not only in the means of money...
Begging is a low profile jobs for unemployed!
Motivater, as I said, do not worry...all will be fine!
And this trip is far ahead in the future, as so far, I could not convice my husband to set foot into India.
Nomerci - Onceagain I'm concerned about yr trip..I don't know why??
And obviously God is not heaping his blessings upon him, otherwise he would not be a beggar!
Man....get real!
Why do you guys think this is so great? It is shortsighted...all will go in a never ending circle of misery...geez!
grt deed..god will always bless him.......
Great Role model for all Richy Rich :)
A very few people with GOLDEN HEART now a days..This story may touch the heart of many....specialy rich people. Thanks Arien....
Sorry, but no, not a good thing to do.
This man obviously is intelligent and has a good heart...he should use his energy to better himself....after he has done that,he can use his energy to help those in need.
Makes more sense for all concerned.
Very true Alien...now you dnt hv to worry abt yr future :-)
multiplied by many times his gesture.
Regards!!
Yea very good deed..a rich person giving his excess money for charity is not a big deal. But a poor person giving 3000 Rs is something really commendable. I wish he win a jackpot soon..:)
God bless him....
A good gesture and a lesson to many. God bless you Khimjibhai Prajapati.