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Q. VII.38.6 A.VII.38.6
Can a donor ask others to donate the gifts on his behalf? If the donor is sick or not fit to donate for some reason, then he can ask others to give gifts (on his behalf).
Q. VII.38.7 A.VII.38.7
What quality of gifts should be which the donor wants to donate? The gifts should be free from flaws, clean and as per the norms given in the scriptures.
Q. VII.38.8 A.VII.38.8
How many types of charity are there? The four types of charity are of food, medicine, fearlessness and knowledge.
fof/k&nb; &nkr&ik=&fo'køkkUkf k$kk% VII.39 Vidhi-dravya-dātr-p tra-v es ttadvi eşah
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fof/k] ns &oLrnkrk vki ik= dh fo'kkrk i snku dh fo'kškrk A The distinction with regard to the effect of a gift consists in the manner, the thing given, the nature of the donor and the nature of the recipient.
Q.VII.39.1 A.VII.39.1
What are the distinctive features of the gift to be donated? The distinction with regard to the effects of a gift consists in the manner, the thing given, the nature of the giver and the nature of the recipient.
Q.VII.39.2 A.VII.39.2
What is the distinction of the manner of donating? The distinction in manner lies in the nine fold veneration reverence or lack of it in welcoming the guest.
Q.VII.39.3 A. VII.39.3
What is 'Nine fold Veneration'? Collection (reception), high pedestal, feet wash, worship, bowing, mind-speech-body purity declarations, and purity of food are the nine venerations.
Q.VII.39.4 A.VII.39.4
What is meant by samgraha? To welcome the ascetic for accepting food by chanting the mantra “O sire, I bow to thee, I bow to thee, I bow to thee, please stay here, please do stay here, the food and water are pure by speech; mind and body language".
Q.VII.39.5 A.VII.39.5
What is meant by high pedestal? High pedestal means a high place for the visiting ascetic to stand /sit for taking food.
Q.VII.39.6 A.VII.39.6
What is meant by p dodaka? It is to wash the feet of the guest ascetic with pure water.
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