46 Noble Use of Money
half , but also let your children know that you and your wife will need it for your sustenance . You should deal with things methodically and with understanding .
Questioner : But what kind of a will should we have ?
Dadashri : No , you should not leave any money behind , whatever little money you have left , you should spend it before you die . Use as much money as you can towards charitable causes ; give to hospitals , gnandaan , etc . Donate as much of it as you can and if there is any money left over , give it to your children . Give them a little extra to meet their expectations . You will need to bind punyas that will carry forward in your next life . In this life you are enjoying the fruits of the punyas from your past life , so will you not need some for your next life ? People have regretted giving exclusively to their children . You should know what is in your children ’ s best interest . Come and discuss this with me .
I am telling you not to waste your money , but rather , spend it on a worthwhile cause . It will benefit you in your next life . If you have any surplus money , use it on a constructive path ; use it to make others happy . Only that amount is yours , the rest goes down the drain ! For your funeral , your son may even try to save money by buying coconuts without water because they are cheaper !
I should not be saying such things , but I am . This Is How You Pay Off Your Dues
Questioner : What is the difference between giving five hundred rupees to a charity and lending it to someone who cannot pay it back ?
Dadashri : Giving to charity is a different thing , in that the recipient is not indebted to you . When you give to a charity , you are repaid in a different way . The recipient of the donation is not