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15 Ans. : Charity of knowledge (Vidya-Dana) is the
highest form of charity. Que. 11 Why do you say that it is the highest form
of charity ? Ans. : All forms of charity produce satiety for a
particular period of time, but if some-body succeeds in really receiving the charity of knowledge he can attain eternal happiness and his mundane transmigration ceases for ever. In view of its ability to confer a
permanent effect, we call it the best. Que. 12 Who can really undertake the charity of
knowledge ? Ans. : Such a sublime charity can only be
performed by truly great spiritual masters
endowed with self-realization. Que. 13 What is the glory of charity ? Ans. : This charity, when performed by the wise
house-holder, leads to an increasing prosperity peace and eventually to emancipation; and hence is one of the most important and primary religious ceremony of all house-holders.
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