THE STRANGER

I saw an advert inserted by the Hospital, for the relatives of a dead Hindu man to collect the body. I knew he was a homeless, somehow, and so I contacted a friend to note this case and if no next of kin comes to collect the body, then I wish to contribute some money for his burial under Hindu rites. The opportunity came and I asked my friend to do the needful for this unknown stranger.

I don’t know him, nor his story. He died alone in the public hospital which he admitted himself. His life must be full of hardship and disappointments. Was he married? Did he have any children, if so where are the children? The least I can do is to give a decent burial. Rest in peace, stranger. Ohm Mani Padme Hum!