Re: Niyama 3 - Dana, Giving
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté
The Gates Foundation has an endowment of $35.5 billion it uses World wide for healthcare and other philanthropic activities. Warren Buffet ( net worth of $47 billion) has pledged to give away 99% of his holdings for philanthropic efforts .
This is in line with the recommendation found in the mahābhārata that the wealthy use their financial strength for 'gifting' and generosity.
The wealthy people I have known in my life have always been willing to give without arm-twisting. I think it's natual to share, yet this is obviously not a common behavior for all.
praṇām
यतसà¥à¤¤à¥à¤µà¤‚ शिवसमोऽसि
yatastvaṠśivasamo'si
because you are identical with śiva
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