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Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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There is a definite purpose or object behind every donation which is specified by the donor. It would be a crime to use money of a donor for a purpose which he has not wished. Doing so would be betrayal of the donor.
If a donor wanted to do something for the poor, he did have that option. Why didn't he use the money for that purpose? If he has the feeling of special bhakti and has wished his money to be used for that purpose, that money has to be used as per his wish.
There is one more thing. Some so-called educated persons also extend such arguments in the name of welfare of the poor. Some time ago in the social media of whatsapp such thoughts were circulated. However, nothing came out of it because people have both – their intelligence and their faith.
Those who wish to do something for the poor, should start doing something on their own instead of making suggestions in the financial management of a religious place. Charity, after all, begins at home. Further, such persons are not aware of important relief activities which are conducted under the aegis of the derasar or the sangh or some other organization.
According to one estimate, in Mumbai alone Jain Sanghas use crores of rupees every year for supporting the poor. One should visit and see the work done by several Jain foundations in the city.
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