Accepting the Otherness of Others

Richshaw Driver in Mumbai…

Story of Mumbai and the various troubles a normal person travelling in rickshaw, bus or in a car has to go through.

Every morning I stand atleast for 10 mins searching for a rick to take me to the station.
Initially it was unpleasant and building up the pressure since you are getting late to office

It is pain I would agree however it is soo much fun just to wait and chill around.
Things seem to be very easy of you just way your hand and there rickshaw stops.
If u had not gone through the experience of waiting, getting impatient, getting irritated and agitated. It is hard to imagine that I have changed a lot.
The joy of finding a rickshaw would have never occurred to you.
Someone once had said there is no gain without any pain.

I should appreciate and thanks the rickshawalas to make understand that “I should accept the otherness of others”…
We really don’t know what they must be going through…
Most of them are from different parts of the country…living alone in slums or
Must be spendind the night in a rickshaw. Life is tough for a rickshaw driver….
He stands for two hours in scorching heat nearby to CNG gas stations so that he can fill it up.
No sign of hygience, personal care, food eating habits…
Must be having road side food and eatables….and also tea and sometimes a Biddi…or occasionaly drinking.
Must be facing irritating passengers, rude and nasty Seth (Boss) each day

He is a guide and inspiration for all ordinary people…..
He motivates us to be a better human being
Humble and nice , Sweet and caring.

Next time when He says NO to your requests…. Just Let Go …
And Say “ Cheers and Cheese “ !!!!