TRAVEL & LEISURE

11 December 2007

Mayflower Renaissance hotel

Washington DC

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

11 December 2007

Mayflower Renaissance Hotel

Washington DC

QUESTION #6. What should one feel after giving? 

You may have heard the story of Eklavya. When Dronacharya asked him for his right thumb as "Guru Dakshina? He unhesitatingly cut off the thumb and
gave it to Dronacharya.

There is a little known sequel to this story. Eklavya was asked
whether he ever regretted the act of giving away his thumb... Read More

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

11 December 2007

Mayflower Renaissance Hotel

Washington DC

QUESTION #5. How to give?

Coming to the manner of giving, one has to ensure that the receiver
does not feel humiliated, nor the giver feels proud by giving.

In giving follow the Bible, 'Let not your left hand know what your
right hand gives? Charity without publicity and fanfare, is the
highest form of charity.

'Give quietly !

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

11 December 2007

Mayflower Renaissance Hotel

Washington DC

QUESTION #4.  Whom to give ?

Many times we avoid giving by finding fault with the person who is
seeking. However, being judgmental and rejecting a person on the
presumption that he may not be the most deserving is not justified. "
Give without being judgmental !

-- Derfus

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

11 December 2007

Mayflower Renaissance Hotel

Washington DC

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