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Noble Use of Money
something only if a person reads it. Nowadays, hardly any of
the books are being read. Countless books on religion continue
to be published. Many people publish religious books for
recognition and fame. A book on religion is of value if there is
gnan in it that helps one in practical terms. If such a book exists
then it is worthwhile. Printing and publishing such a book for the
masses is a worthwhile charity, otherwise what is the point? A
person is only able to print such books if he has the merit karma
to do so. Otherwise the circumstances will not arise. Money will
always come and go; credits will always turn into debits. What
is your experience, do you only have credit or do you also have
debits?
Questioner: Both are there.
Dadashri: So the debit-credit cycle continues relentlessly.
Questioner: It should be like that.
Dadashri: But there are two paths. The debit either goes
towards a worthy cause or down the drain; it can only go
towards one. The entire wealth of Bombay today is going down
the drain.
Bombay - A Fairground Of People with Merit Karmas
Questioner: Many people of Bombay give large
donations; they donate millions of rupees.
Dadashri: Yes, but those donations are given for prestige.
Nevertheless that money is going towards a good cause, such
as hospitals and medical care.
Questioner: Do those people receive any benefits or
not ?
Dadashri: Yes, they get a lot of benefits; benefits are
inevitable. The city of Bombay has so much wealth and because
of this wealth there are so many hospitals. Bombay has an