and tourist of cash for a quick photograph under the premise that they are spiritually enlightened and offer a greater conscience . I explain that what was offered is a fair deal for displaying something that most students of yoga could achieve . He offers little argument although , I ’ m sure I was blessed with a curse .
The sadhu ’ s display takes something from the sanctity of the right to view someone ’ s funeral and unlike the street hawkers they do so under false pretence , preying on the naivety of the traveller .
Like the runt at a feeding frenzy , the street hawkers are there , ever present looking for a sale , hovering to pick up the scraps . Always with good humour , they ’ ve heard it all before , cutting the back and forth , to go straight to the deal clincher .
“ Hello Sir ,” the greeting . “ I have beautiful necklace . I know you ’ ll be back later when you have change .” It ’ s hard not to laugh and be
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