I was lost in my thoughts while sitting in a train compartment. I was going to shimla. Then an old woman got in. The old woman was very sad and very weak she was not able to walk properly. I started reading a magazine then I suddenly saw her fell down. I ran to pick her up and made her sit beside me. I asked her what happened. She replied that she was casted out by her son for he couldn't feed so many mouths and now she doesn't have a home to live anymore. Her husband died a year ago and since then she has been living and begging on the streets. I asked if I could take her to an old age home in Shimla. She didn't understand much but nodded her head anyway. Then I offered her some food and water to drink.
As soon as we reached old age home, I saw fear and nervousness on her face. So I took the hold of her hand and said, "Don't worry Amma, everything will be fine." I completed all the formalities and after watching her settle down, I left. I visit sometimes to check how she is doing and it feels great to know that she's been living happily.
