I always go for a walk by car every morning. Yesterday as I was getting out of the car after parking it at my usual spot opposite Saravana Coffeee at Bessie, a regular walker, whom I did not know, told me that I have a flat tyre and without waiting for me to react decided to help me change the tyre. He had another friend willing to extend a helping hand. There was a problem with my car jack. He got one from his car and after struggling for nearly 30 minutes, soiling his hands and his dress in the process, he fixed the good tyre in place of the flat tyre. I was impressed when he said,` I don`t give up any responsibility once I take it up`. I was overwhelmed by his spontaneous gesture to help an old man in trouble. I thanked him profusely and presented him with a copy of one of my books which I always carry in my car.
Talking to him I found that the stranger was Dr.Anand, the well known skin specialist with his clinic in Adyar and his friend was B.K.Anand, son of B.Kothandaraman of Vivek & Co fame. I was pleasantly surprised to learn from B.K.Anand that he was a class mate of my daughter Sowmya at Sishya and that he also knew my son Balaji. After coming home , seeing the selfie of the three of us , my son Balaji told me he knew Dr.Anand well as he had consulted him for some skin related issues some time ago. Suddenly I realized that the strangers were really no strangers. The world is really small.
Over the years every time I am faced with unexpected problems , my favourite Lord of the Seven hills sends his agents to help me out. This was one such occasion. I prayed the Lord to bless the two good Samaritans with a long, healthy and happy life!
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