Two things...The poor are not just in the Villages..and more importantly...its not financial solace that the Guru offers but Spiritual solace..intangibles like peace, happiness and joy...many a times the rich need this more than the poor...And Nostra Damus remember that the poor are never deprived of the teachings or sermons of these people..its almost always free..and many a time free lunch and food are provided for all at these fuctions