Atma the Self

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

Page 87

.. ĀTMĀ
The Self....
Merits and Demerits for the same 'Act' due to intentions: Charity to the needy : One who gives money by : i) throwing with contempt and hatred acquires extreme demerit,
ii) with compassion acquires merit and
iii) with benevolence and with a thought that, 'He helps me to become
pious and thus reduces my greed', acquires extreme merit. Compassion - benevolence is a blessing, it brings happiness to both - the donor and the recipient.