A Good Use Of Money
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The Gospel Of Wealth
July 8, 2014 Leave a comment
I quote from the Gospel of Wealth published twenty-five years ago. This then is held to be the duty of the man of wealth. First: to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him, and after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is strictly bound as a matter of duty, to administer in the manner which in his judgment is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community.
The man of wealth must become a trustee and agent for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer. Those who would administer wisely must indeed be wise. For one of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity. It were better for mankind that the millions of the rich were thrown into the sea than so spent as to encourage the slothful, the drunken, the unworthy.
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Daanam On Akshaya Tritiya
May 3, 2014 Leave a comment
JALA DAANAM This form of charity involves giving water with betel nut and dakshina to a brahmin, and it is done for wealth.
SHAYANA DAANAM Giving bed to a needy is done for general happiness.
VASTHRA DAANAM Giving clothes to needy will ensure a long life to the giver.
KUMKUM DAANAM When a woman donates kumkum, she ensures a long life for her husband.
CHANDANA DAANAM Donating sandalwood will prevent accidents
NAARIKELA DAANAM Donating coconuts will ensure that the last seven generations attain salvation
BUTTERMILK DAANAM Donating buttermilk will give you knowledge and enlightenment.
PADARAKSHA Donating slippers to the need will keep the giver away from hell.
CHATRA DAANAM Donating umbrellas on the other hand will help remove obstacles from the giver’s path
Charity On Akshaya Tritiya
May 13, 2013 Leave a comment
Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day by Hindus If you are coming in late,you can read more about it here.Buying precious metals,making investments, buying properties, starting businesses and buying household goods are major activities people schedule for this day.Giving,daan i.e. charity is another major activity of the day.
The traditional belief is that whatever is given away freely with a good heart returns manifold.To do so on this auspicious occasion is to multiply the returns manifold.Giving implies that you have the good fortune to be in a position to help/give. So by giving on this day, people hope to be in a position to give more in the years to come,1.e. become more prosperous.
The common belief is that:
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If you do charity on this day, you will conquer the pain of death.
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If you help the poor and down-trodden, you will be blessed in your next birth.
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If you give clothes to poor people, you will get over diseases. Read more of this post
Wealth Watch At The Mumbai Marathon
January 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Tomorrow is a Sunday and its pretty chilly too in the mornings these days. But if you make the effort you can take in the the Mumbai Marathon tomorrow morning.You can pick a spot on the route shown in the map ab0ve. Read more of this post
