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## The 56th Chapter
Even though the king had been told this, he did not accept it. He wanted to give a different kind of donation, due to the greatness of the Kapotaleshya. || 78 ||
In that same city, there lived a Brahmin named Bhuti Sharma. He used his intelligence to please the king with false flattery. || 79 ||
When he passed away, his son, Mundshalayan, who was knowledgeable in all scriptures, was present in the assembly. He spoke up, saying: || 80 ||
"These three donations are meant for the ascetics or the poor. For great kings with grand desires, there is another, superior donation." || 81 ||
"Give a vast donation of land, gold, and other riches to Brahmins who are blessed with the power to curse and grant boons. This donation will bring you glory that will last as long as the moon and the sun." || 82 ||
"There is a scriptural text written by the sages that supports this donation." Saying this, he brought a book from his home and had it read aloud in the assembly. || 83 ||
Thus, Mundshalayan, knowing the king's intentions, seized the opportunity to give this misguided advice. The king, pleased with him, accepted it. || 84 ||
Mundshalayan was not afraid of sin, he was wicked, blind to the world, and foolish. Yet, the king, driven by a great desire for the afterlife, was attached to him and pleased with him. || 85 ||
One day, during the full moon of the Kartik month, the foolish king, after purifying himself, worshipped Mundshalayan with offerings of rice and other things. He then gave him the donation of land, gold, and other things as Mundshalayan had suggested. Seeing this, the devoted minister spoke to the king: || 86-87 ||
"The Jinas have said that giving away one's wealth or possessions for the sake of granting boons is a donation. Those who understand this call it a boon for oneself and others." || 88 ||
"The increase of virtuous deeds is a boon for oneself, and the increase of another's virtues is a boon for others. The word 'Swa' (self) is synonymous with wealth. Giving wealth to a deserving recipient is called 'Swa Dana' (self-donation). This is the praiseworthy donation. Why are you, knowing this, destroying the giver, the donation, and the recipient by giving wealth to an undeserving person?" || 89-90 ||
"What good is a good seed, even if it is abundant, if it is sown in barren land? It will only bear the fruit of decay and destruction of the seed." || 91 ||