Based on the scriptures cited in Chapter 14, what should be the proper mindset and motivation when giving?

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 14

The text in Chapter 14 emphasizes the importance of the giver's attitude, drawing from scriptural commands. The Taittiriya Upanishad is cited to make a crucial point: giving should always be done with faith, because a gift given without faith is not truly received by the giver's soul. Beyond faith, other motivations for giving are also mentioned, such as obeying the commands of a king or the scriptures. Giving is also framed as a social necessity, sometimes done out of shame or to maintain friendships during social functions like marriages. Ultimately, Baba encouraged this practice for the devotee's own benefit, to cultivate virtues and attain extreme happiness.


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