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Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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Further, there are many other things which do not need money. For example observing deeksha dharma or many rituals which are performed at home.. Query : Still is there any other way whereby one can take benefit of donation ? Explanation: Those who cannot do tapa can appreciate the tapa performed by others. Those who cannot donate can appreciate the contribution given by others. When a person lacks convenience or capacity to do something on his own, he can always appreciate the others who are doing such things. Sometimes, a wealthy person may offer his uchhamani and then allow others to join him in performing the ritual. This is done with full respect to the person invited to join.
Query: As a result of all this, isn't it true that the dominance of wealthy persons is increasing? Explanation: One should understand an important difference here. Dominance of wealthy person means dominance of a person who is willing to give away his wealth, and not dominance of a wealthy person who does not want to share his wealth for such objects. Giving away money is not a small thing. In present times when people are not willing to sacrifice money for the sake of a brother or a partner, it is worth-praising if someone is prepared to use his money for noble objects. This should be clearly borne in mind when applying our mind to this issue. Yes, discretion is always necessary. Excess of anything should always be avoided. Like money; knowledge and
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