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## Deemadrushti: Even in similar observances, the intention makes the difference.
(375) Wells, ponds, and tanks, and temples, and feeding the hungry;
All these are considered "Puta" by the wise, like a fever's cure.
**Commentary**
Building wells, digging ponds, constructing tanks, building temples, and feeding the hungry, all these are considered "Puta" (acts of merit) according to the definition of the wise. (1) Building wells, etc., for water, is a beneficial act for the welfare of the public. Whoever comes to quench their thirst and finds relief, blesses the one who built the water reservoir in their heart, thus how can it not be a meritorious act? Although there may be some faults like violence, etc., involved, still, life cannot survive without water, so providing it where it is lacking is a beneficial "Puta" act for the people. (2) Similarly, feeding the hungry, building shelters for the needy, performing virtuous acts, etc., are all forms of service to the people. And since one cannot live without food, providing food to the poor, the suffering, and the destitute is a meritorious "Puta" act. During times of famine, excessive rain, drought, etc., providing relief centers to the best of one's ability and alleviating the shortage of food is also a form of "Puta" act. (3) Similarly, by implication, giving medicine, building hospitals wherever needed for the best care of the sick, opening pharmacies and clinics, opening orphanages and homes for the disabled, are also forms of "Puta" acts. Thus, wherever there is a lack of resources for the welfare of the people in this world, fulfilling that need is a "Puta" act. (4) Similarly, wherever there is a lack of resources for the spiritual welfare of the people, fulfilling that need is also a "Puta" act. For example, building temples, building dharmasalas (rest houses), building schools for spiritual studies, building hospitals, building shelters, etc.
**Highlighting the intention** (primarily) it is said:
"The intention is different, even in similar observances.
The ultimate goal is the same, whether it is water or agriculture." (118)
**Explanation:**
"Abhisandhi" - through the intention, the characteristic of the intention. What? It is different in the end. The fruits of the worldly deeds are different, even though the offerings like "Deeksha" etc. are similar, the ultimate goal, the main purpose, the reason - all these are the same, the intention itself, here, in the ultimate achievement. Just like? It is said that - water in agriculture, the act of farming. This is a well-established example.