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Since some time, I see that philanthropy has become like a fashion in the society I live in, I find it absurd and feel its just showing off as in look how good I am doing or what a good person I am as if they are not sure and they need people to tell them so. I find it absurd how people call themselves a philanthropist. Can you please explain about this idea😏

All these are three inferior kinds of philanthropy. The third may prepare us for spiritual life but generally they keep us tied to the circle of ignorance. But there is a fourth and highest kind of giving where the heart is moved by a divine impulsion to give either as an expression of gratitude or because one feels moved to give for some divine work or else simply by a deep kindness and compassion. Though often not considered as philanthropy, it is the best giving as it helps us in our spiritual progress.

All these are three inferior kinds of philanthropy. The third may prepare us for spiritual life but generally they keep us tied to the circle of ignorance. But there is a fourth and highest kind of giving where the heart is moved by a divine impulsion to give either as an expression of gratitude or because one feels moved to give for some divine work or else simply by a deep kindness and compassion. Though often not considered as philanthropy, it is the best giving as it helps us in our spiritual progress.

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Alok Da

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