Essay on Beggars in English

BEGGARS: ESSAY IN ENGLISH

In a lot of countries in the world, begging is not allowed by law. Begging is not being treated as an illegal activity in our country. Our country is very poor, so we find many beggars. Giving charity to those people is considered a virtue in our country. A long time back, our forefathers thought that it is a custom and further it is handed down to us. Giving charities and alms to the people is extolled by our Scriptures. We regard beggars with kind consideration.

Beggars go from door to door begging alms. A lot of helpful people give them something on which they generally give a handful of rice or some money. Beggars are seen on the streets in towns, some of the passers-by give them a few paisas. Beggars are also seen around temples. The pilgrims give them something. We find many beggars around the way of the temples which are visited by pilgrims.

Some beggars are considered holy men. They are called Sadhus. People hold them in high respect. The Sadhus are supposed to possess great power. People expect blessings from them, they are afraid of annoying the Sadhus. They are afraid of being cursed by them. Some people try to please the Sadhus with various gifts or devotion. The Sadhus are supposed to have renounced the world, but most of them are frauds and cheats. There are some good Sadhus. They do not go begging. They live in seclusion.

Some beggars are physically disabled and handicapped. They can work and earn for themselves for a living but they are idle and do not work. Such beggars should not be pitied. Some beggars are helpless persons. They are disabled persons. They are old, blind, lame, or crippled. They deserve our pity. Most of the beggars are miserable. They can hardly maintain themselves. They get little by begging. They are clothed in rags. They are half-naked and semi-starved. They have no house of their own. They sleep on streets, verandas of temples, and footpaths. Some beggars die of hunger or disease.

Some beggars are very cunning and rude. They show themselves ragged and helpless. They tell lies and deceive people. Some of them do not hesitate to steal or pickpocket. If they get a chance. Some beggars pretend to be deaf, dumb, or blind. Some beggars are false Sadhus. They put on the garb of a Sadhu, besmear their faces with ashes, and keep long hair. These cheats have wives and children at their home.

Sometimes beggars irritate and annoy us. They come to our houses and disturb us with loud cries. We need to be very careful at that time as they might steal something. The street and beggars also vex us. Some beggars wait at crowded places like cities and pickpockets of random people.

We should not encourage begging. It is a nuisance and a great hindrance to the progress of our country. It should be banned by law. The really helpless people should be given some allowance by the government. There should be work-houses for those unemployed who are fit for work. All able beggars should be given work.

That is the thing that makes our nation better.

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