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Noble Use of Money
good and when you do something bad, you feel bad. Based on
this can you not tell what is good and what is not ?
Solutions For Happiness !
Questioner: Should we give to the poor and needy or
should we worship God for peace of mind?
Dadashri: If you want peace of mind, then you should
give what is yours to others. Tomorrow buy a carton of ice
cream, feed some people, and see how much joy you get from
doing that. As such people do not care for ice cream on a cold,
rainy day, but try it all the same for your peace of mind. Feed
the birds and animals some grains and watch them jump with
joy as they eat. You too, will feel joy within. These pigeons get
excited even before you throw the grains! So when you give
someone something that belongs to you, you will experience joy
within.
Say for example, someone is badly hurt and in order to
stop the bleeding you have to tear your expensive shirt to use
as a bandage, even then you will feel good inside.
Where (To Whom) Should Charity Be Given?
Questioner: Some religions say that people should donate
a percentage of their earnings. What is that for?
Dadashri: There is nothing wrong with donating to religion,
but the money from the donation must be put to good use. If
the money is likely to be abused, then you should not give
anything; give elsewhere.
Make sure that your money goes towards a good cause.
Otherwise too much money squandered in worldly pleasures
can take you to a lower life form. Give your money towards a
good cause. Religious leaders however should not take the
money for themselves.