A beggar is not he who begs. But who need not beg but still begs. So begging is an attitude. It is true that many of us occasionally begs, are forced to conform to or obey an authority out of fear. As long as the flame of intrinsic distress is burning, there is hope. But the moment one starts enjoying keeping the hands cupped, submitting to a superficial authority, ever ready for compromise, never showing any sign of revolt even covertly, has lost the ethical chastity for ever. By this I am not endorsing beggary with a covert displeasure. The supreme virtue lies in him or her who keeps the head straight without conditions with the mind calm, hands strong and clarity of vision intact . Even if there doesn't exist a single penny in his pocket still he is THE KING. Unfortunately the worst fate is going to be not of the perfect beggar but who lies in the middle, who will mourn at the end 'I have burnt to ashes even without burning'.
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