PREJUDICES

STORY OF HANDICAPE

                    Sekhar is the son of a famous eye specialist in Chennai. He used to give alms to Muthu, a blind beggar, everyday on his way home from school. Though he gave alms to him, he knew very well that Muthu's sufferings would not be removed by his sight.

He wanted to tell his father about Muthu and ask him to help Muthu to regain his sight. One day he went near Muthu and called him softly, "Muthu." When Muthu heard Sekhar's voice he turned to him and said, "Sekhar, you give me alms every day. As long as people like you live in this world, it will never come to ruin. Some school children fool me, others ill treat me.You are also a school boy but you are different from others. If your parents come to know about your kindness, they will be very happy."

"Muthu, I don't give you a big amount. I spend a lot daily. But I feel quite happy and satisfied whenever I give you some alms. "Listen, I've come here to tell you something very important. My father is a famous eye-specialist. I'll make arrangements with him to help you regain your sight. Tomorrow itself your eyes can be tested. Come to our clinic tomorrow evening with your son. It is on the nest street, Door no. 23." so saying he dropped a 50 paise coin in Muthu's bowl.

Story will continue tomorrow...................