Lifestyle Desk: They can be seen in the busy time of the city on the streets, in the bus, in the train, in the crowd. They keep asking for money to get their hands on colored faces. They say “Taka de…” in Abdar's tone. We sometimes hear such words while traveling on the road. Although blood is made of flesh, no one considers them as human. They are unwanted by the society.
Hijra
Because there is no complete feature of women or men in them. Half of the two sexes are prominent in them. They also look a little strange. Neither they have to look like boys nor they have to look like girls.
They are called Hijras in current language. And those who say it politely say they are third gender people. They spend their lives begging. Or if someone has a child, dance and sing there and take money from there. They also go to people's houses, hoping to donate some money or some other food items.
Considering their helplessness, the government recognized the third gender in 2014. Even though they get legal recognition, they are still not well regarded by the common people of the society. They are neglected because of their peculiar physique. They are considered untouchables.
They do not get any social benefits. And so they have to choose different ways of earning, which causes problems for common people. Hindu scriptures say there are certain things that transgenders should never donate. If you give, danger comes closer in life. They are:
1. Steel Utensils: Many people also donate the utensil in which they donate rice, pulses, raw vegetables. But the scriptures say that whatever vessels are given to them, they should not be given steel vessels. If given, happiness and peace will be removed from the family and chaos will be created.
2. Silver: The scriptures also say that hijras should never give silver or anything made of silver. It can be very bad for the family. If you give money to Hijras, there will be financial recession in the family. Gradually the family will sink into darkness.
3. Oil: The third thing not to give is oil. Whatever kind of oil it is. Mustard oil, soybean oil or any other oil. It is said in the scriptures that if you give oil to hijras, you can lose your money and honor