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C IS FOR CHARITY
C is for Charity
Charity means to Share What We Have with Others
Charity is when we give something to others without expecting anything in return. Everyone, however big or small can give something to others. Charity is not just giving money, a person can share whatever they have as charity. We should give food, clothing, medicine, and other articles of our own possession to needy people, give our time and skills to our community, and give respect and understanding to all living beings. The food offered should be vegetarian and offered with compassion. Jains should always give anonymously (without the knowledge of others), free from pomp and ego. When we give in this manner, we get great satisfaction and happiness from within. The sole purpose of a donation box (Bhandär) in a temple is to encourage anonymous giving within each individual's capacity. Also in the picture, a girl is giving clothes to a needy person. If we would have used our additional wealth for our comfort and pleasure we would have acquired more sins. Therefore, charity saves us from sins.
Note : C is also for Conduct
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