Philanthropy

[sravna]

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Folks,

I am starting a novel initiative to benefit the poor and the needy. Money and clout seem to be everything today. Those who have that enjoy life though the quality of happiness is very much debatable. But more importantly those who are unlucky to be not in possession of that mostly for no fault of theirs are suffering.

Those who naturally have a helping bent of mind but for some reason flow along with the selfish majority, should break away that resistance and be their natural self.

They can contribute in the following suggested ways:

1. Set aside some percent say 10 % of their income for philanthropy
2. Those who are doing service or sell products can offer their products and service for free to the poor
3. Impress this habit of helping upon others
4. Be their natural self as far as possible at heart

As for myself, I am planning to contribute 50% of my income for philanthropy.

A group can be formed and members can remain anonymous. I would like to keep track of how this initiative is progressing. All the members have to do is to send me an email every month that they are doing the good work. It will help me to keep count of the numbers and I will put up the statistics on my website.

Those who see the numbers increasing will be heartened by the fact that there are people who are positive and such kind is on the increase.

Folks, Kindly start the good work today. My email address is : [email protected]

 

[renuka]

As for myself, I am planning to contribute 50% of my income for philanthropy.

50%?

Does your spouse agree?

That is a lot of money Sravna...not to say I am discouraging you...but please make sure you do not deprive your wife,children and parents their share.

 

[krish44]

Middle class indians like me prefer to first look after my and extended family in need of support, the next are servants and others who care for us in old age.

Finally only others.

Philonthropy can be best left to the top 2% of india who are stinkingly well off with bundles of black money stashed away.

They might be tempted to do such things to make amends for dirty things they have done in life

 

[prasad1]

I have a modest goal for charity, it is between 5-10% of take home pay.
Anything you can do is good.

[FONT=&quot]Sayeen Itna Deejiye, Ja Mein Kutumb Samaye[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] Main Bhi Bhookha Na Rahun, Sadhu Na Bhookha Jaye[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Translation[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Give so much O God, suffice to envelop my clan
I should not suffer cravings, nor the visitor goes unfed[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]My Understanding[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Very simple in the native Hindi, but very difficult to translate. It is also true, that because of its simplicity, the reader can miss the point that Kabir wants to make.
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[FONT=&quot]This Doha deals with the concept of contentment, compassion and a very clear attitude of service. It is not greed when Kabir asks God for abundance. We have to remember that Kabir was a professional weaver, a house-holder with children. Thus, being the primary provider, he reveals in this Doha his commitment to his clan. At the same time, Kabir is content. He is not greedy. He prays to God to give him enough that would be sufficient to take care of his needs.

The last line of this Doha adds another dimension. It reveals the compassion Kabir has for others. In India it is a tradition that if a sadhu visits a home, the household will make sure that he doesn’t go unfed. Sadhu literally means a monk, a sanyasi, who has renounced the world.

I personally understand that Kabir implies here the ‘sadhu’ to be any visitor or as we call ‘Atithi’– a guest. Kabir wants to ensure that if someone visited his household, that guest should also leave fulfilled.[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]http://www.boloji.com/index.cfm?md=Content&sd=DohaDetails&DohaID=6[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

 

[raysundar]

Dear Sri Sravna,

We have been giving around 3% of our annual income for charitable donations in America as well as in India. The money we give to Temples here and in India largely goes to temple building and feeding the temple guests. These I don't consider as charity because it really does not go to the poor. Recently when we visited Temples in North and South India we gave directly for Annadanam for the poor. That we felt was a worthy cause and can be considered as charitable. It definitely boosts our "spiritual energy" when we do that!

 

[sravna]

Dear Shri Prasad, Shri Raysundar,

Both of you are doing a noble deed. Kindly keep up the great work!

 

[sravna]

50%?

Does your spouse agree?

That is a lot of money Sravna...not to say I am discouraging you...but please make sure you do not deprive your wife,children and parents their share.

Dear Renuka,

My calculation is for any work of self due to self is 50% and the due to external world is 50%. It seems fair to me. My spouse and family agree.

 

[tbs]

hi

i do a small part donation for VETERANS AND FEED THE HUNGRY IN USA EVERY YEAR....a small part for local temple too...

 

[sravna]

hi

i do a small part donation for VETERANS AND FEED THE HUNGRY IN USA EVERY YEAR....a small part for local temple too...

Dear Shri TBS

Great! Kindly carry on the good work

 

[tbs]

Dear Shri TBS

Great! Kindly carry on the good work

hi sir,

thanks...

 

[rishikesan]

Topic is Phylanthraphy, & the members are inclined to do charity , wherever they live , in whatever way they choose to do is good , because every one has the real mind & urge to help the poor. What I do here in Chennai is :- When I go out , and in my course of activities in the Market/ stroling, when I see the poor men/ Women, I judge their condition & appropriately give them amount liberally to provide for snacks/tea etc to quench the hunger.
When I happen to see a pregnant, poor lady or a real; disabled person, I walk upto them, & give them liberally some amount , for their immediate need & look for a pleasing smile or a Nod.I feel happy that day & thus I continue my practice. We all would feel pleased , if you are sure that, what little Alm you give reaches the sufferer directly.
A.Srinivasan

 

[renuka]

Dear Renuka,

My calculation is for any work of self due to self is 50% and the due to external world is 50%. It seems fair to me. My spouse and family agree.

Dear Sravna,

I still do not advise you 50%....you have to make sure you leave enough for your children to have a comfortable future.

Providing them education alone is not enough...each generation would only be providing education and everyone just starts and stops there.

We as parents who are earning fairly well have to provide education and house and investment for our children so that they have a comfortable start in life.

The cost of living is rising.

I have seen many people with a big donor heart who do not realize that they have neglected family.

Krish Ji is right...leave all big time donation to philanthropist with a past.

Actually if you get to know most philanthropist they always have a past...they help to cleanse some part of their past ill activities.

Very seldom there is a person who goes extreme if he has no past to cover up.

A person who is not hiding anything usually is not an extremist even when it comes to donation.

But I have to admit that your thread did remind me of doing some charity.

The last charity I did was last or 2 yrs ago Diwali when a alcoholic wanted money to buy himself a drink for Diwali.

I gave him money..at least let him by happy!

 

[sravna]

Dear Sravna,

I still do not advise you 50%....you have to make sure you leave enough for your children to have a comfortable future.

Providing them education alone is not enough...each generation would only be providing education and everyone just starts and stops there.

We as parents who are earning fairly well have to provide education and house and investment for our children so that they have a comfortable start in life.

The cost of living is rising.

I have seen many people with a big donor heart who do not realize that they have neglected family.

Krish Ji is right...leave all big time donation to philanthropist with a past.

Actually if you get to know most philanthropist they always have a past...they help to cleanse some part of their past ill activities.

Very seldom there is a person who goes extreme if he has no past to cover up.

A person who is not hiding anything usually is not an extremist even when it comes to donation.

But I have to admit that your thread did remind me of doing some charity.

The last charity I did was last or 2 yrs ago Diwali when a alcoholic wanted money to buy himself a drink for Diwali.

I gave him money..at least let him by happy!

Dear Renuka,

I have given my family the gift of spirituality. So I think it is fair.

 

[renuka]

Dear Renuka,

I have given my family the gift of spirituality. So I think it is fair.

Dear Sravna,

Spirituality = Duty.


Its very easy to be led by ego that we are a philanthropist and become addicted even to that.

I am not saying you have an ego problem but I feel moderation is lacking.

Sravna...frankly speaking none of us can give the gift of spirituality to anyone...its only God who can do that.

 

[sravna]

Dear Sravna,

Spirituality = Duty.


Its very easy to be led by ego that we are a philanthropist and become addicted even to that.

I am not saying you have an ego problem but I feel moderation is lacking.

Sravna...frankly speaking none of us can give the gift of spirituality to anyone...its only God who can do that.

Dear Renuka,

Yes exactly moderation is the word. I do not want to be doing excessively to my family when I have done what my duty prompts me to do. One's duty is also to the society which has not been properly emphasized or may be lost in the selfishness of the times.

 

[renuka]

Dear Renuka,

Yes exactly moderation is the word. I do not want to be doing excessively to my family when I have done what my duty prompts me to do. One's duty is also to the society which has not been properly emphasized or may be lost in the selfishness of the times.

Your wife must be a very patient person.

God Bless her.

 

[renuka]

Actually Sravna..what prompted you to inform us here that you are giving 50% of your money for charity?

Why did you mention the figure 50%?

 

[sravna]

Actually Sravna..what prompted you to inform us here that you are giving 50% of your money for charity?

Why did you mention the figure 50%?

Dear Renuka,

Just to ensure that I am serious about and consider important what I am talking.

 

[sravna]

Your wife must be a very patient person.

God Bless her.

Yes indeed Renuka, God has blessed me with a wonderful wife.

 

[vgane]

Srvanaji,

That's so magnanimous on your part! You have a really big heart! I would also like to compliment Sri Prasad, Sri TBS, Sri Rishi & Sri Raysundar for their charitable acts!

 

[renuka]

Srvanaji,

That's so magnanimous on your part! You have a really big heart! I would also like to compliment Sri Prasad, Sri TBS, Sri Rishi & Sri Raysundar for their charitable acts!

What about me?

Arent you going to compliment me? I gave money to an alcoholic who wanted quarter cutting for Diwali..poor guy was begging me..I felt sad and gave him money.

I admired his honesty for not lying why he wanted the money.

Mostly lie they want money for food and buy alcohol instead..this guy was honest...so I gave him money.

 

[vgane]

What about me?

Arent you going to compliment me? I gave money to an alcoholic who wanted quarter cutting for Diwali..poor guy was begging me..I felt sad and gave him money.

I admired his honesty for not lying why he wanted the money.

Mostly lie they want money for food and buy alcohol instead..this guy was honest...so I gave him money.

Renukaji,

You have clarified that you gave him money for his honesty...But that money was used for a vice..Had it been for food or education (helping some one to pay tuition fees) I would have complimented...But whom am I to judge your philanthropy..Both the donor & benefactor are happy! So why should I spoil the happiness! Hence no comments! I hope you understand my POV

 

[sravna]

Topic is Phylanthraphy, & the members are inclined to do charity , wherever they live , in whatever way they choose to do is good , because every one has the real mind & urge to help the poor. What I do here in Chennai is :- When I go out , and in my course of activities in the Market/ stroling, when I see the poor men/ Women, I judge their condition & appropriately give them amount liberally to provide for snacks/tea etc to quench the hunger.
When I happen to see a pregnant, poor lady or a real; disabled person, I walk upto them, & give them liberally some amount , for their immediate need & look for a pleasing smile or a Nod.I feel happy that day & thus I continue my practice. We all would feel pleased , if you are sure that, what little Alm you give reaches the sufferer directly.
A.Srinivasan

Great Rishikesan Sir! I wish youngsters take people like you as a role model

 

[vgane]

Here is a nice piece of data...Which countries are donating money to charity? Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) has compiled the World Giving Index...As part of the Gallup World Poll initiative, a representative sample, usually numbering 1000 people aged 15 and over, from 145 countries were asked whether, in the past month, they have given money, given time or helped a stranger. Here we pick out some of the most – and least – generous countries from the 2015 list.

Now let us see the overall generosity:

US in 12th, India 106 & China 144 in the list


https://www.newscientist.com/articl...id=SOC|NSNS|2016-Echobox#link_time=1471245371

 

[renuka]

Renukaji,

You have clarified that you gave him money for his honesty...But that money was used for a vice..Had it been for food.

It was food for the senses!LOL