How does the source justify giving money to a saint by comparing it to traditional deity worship?

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 14

Chapter 14 provides several justifications by drawing parallels between giving Dakshina to a saint and other forms of worship. It posits that just as sandalwood, rice, and flowers are essential worship materials, Dakshina is the 'golden flower' that distributes the fruit of great wealth. The text argues that if Dakshina is approved for the worship of gods, as seen in mantras like 'Hiranyagarbha-garbhastha,' there is no reason it should not be offered in the worship of saints. Furthermore, it elevates the practice by citing the Shruti (Vedas), which identify giving as a means to self-knowledge. Thus, giving Dakshina to a Guru is presented as a spiritually sanctioned and beneficial act, as explained in Chapter 14.


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