Charity & Giving
The spiritual practice of generous giving to those in need as an expression of divine compassion. Charity reflects the divine character and transforms both giver and receiver.
“If you disclose your charitable expenditures, they are good; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, it is better for you.”
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
“The highest level of charity is to enable the poor to become self-sufficient through a gift or loan.”
“The gift of truth surpasses all other gifts; the taste of truth surpasses all other tastes.”
“That gift which is given at the right time in the right place to a worthy person is considered to be in the mode of goodness.”
“Selfless service (seva) and sharing what one has with the community is the path to spiritual elevation.”
“The ascetic relinquishes all possessions and practices generosity as part of the path to liberation from karmic bonds.”