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MANAV DHARMA / 65 holder's life, in the same manner as the blood is washed by the use of water. To conclude all these, it can be said that the utility and purpose of a householder's life is achieved when he devotes his time in the selfless service, with due respects, of such saints and self-restrained austere people
उच्च्चै - गत्रं प्रणतेर्भीगो दानादुपासनात्पूजा । भक्तेः सुन्दर - रूपं स्तवनात्कीर्ति - स्तपोनिधिषु ॥ ११५ ॥
Explanation :
Noble lineage (that is. birth in a high family), is obtained by saluting holy saints, profusion and prosperity by giving them DAAN, respect (i.e. exalted or kingly status) by attending upon them, beauty of person by offering them devotion; and fame by praising their virtues. Description :
A man becomes worthy of respect in this world, who respects the sages, who consider them as the Holy teacher due to their austerity and who salutes their greatness. By offering them pure and simple food (Ahardan) he is blessed with profusion and prosperity. By worshipping them and rendering them respectable service, a man becomes worthy of respect by others. By having devotion to them and by keeping a feeling of affection in their virtues, the man himself becomes virtuous, beautiful and a lucky one. By praising their virtues, the man gets name fame and prestige, far and wide, in the world.
क्षितिगतमिव वटबीजं पात्रगतं दान- मल्पमति काले । फलतिच्छाया - विभवं बहुफल- मिष्टं शरीर - भृताम् ॥ ११६॥
Explanation :
Even a small DAAN (Gift) given to a PATRA (proper or suitable donee) bears much desirable fruit for souis in the fulness of time, just as the tiny seed of the Indian fig tree (Baniyan tree), sown in good soil produces a tree, casting magnificent shade.
Description :
As a small seed of a Baniyan tree, when sowed properly in a fertile land and given full care, blossoms into a large shady tree and gives sweet fruits, in the same way, even a smallest charity or 'Daan' given to saints and sages, bears much desirable fruits for this worldly people and they are blessed with peace and pleasure and with abundant prosperity in gems and gold. As we read in scriptures that a very poor man, who had given the simplest and dry food
