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PREFACE Scriptures and religious leaders have described many ways of creating merit karmas (punya). One way is through charity (daan). The purpose of charity is to give happiness to others, by giving something that belongs to you.
Giving is taught at an early age. When a child visits a temple with his mother, he is taught to give money or food to the poor sitting outside. The parents give the child money to put in the collection box. This is how children are taught to give.
the Self as well as knowledge of harmonious worldly interaction to all who came to see him. In his final days in late 1987, he graced Dr. Niruben Amin with the siddhis to continue his work.
After Param Pujya Dadashri left his mortal body on January 2, 1988, Dr. Niruben continued his Work, traveling within India to cities and villages; and going abroad visiting all continents of the world. She was Dadashri's representative of Akram Vignan, until March 19, 2006, when she left her mortal body entrusting all further care of the Work to Shri Deepakbhai Desai. She was instrumental in expanding the key role of Akram Vignan as the simple and direct path to Self-realization for modern times. Hundreds of thousands of spiritual seekers had taken advantage of this opportunity and are established in the experience of pure Soul while carrying out their worldly duties. They experience freedom, here and now while living their daily life.
Shri Deepakbhai Desai had been given the siddhi to conduct satsang of Akram Vignan by Gnani Purush Dadashri in presence of Pujya Niruben Amin. Between 1988 and 2006, he has given satsang nationally and internationally as directed by Dadashri under the guidance of Dr. Niruben Amin. Now these satsangs and Gnan Vidhis of Akram Vignan continue in full force through the medium of Atmagnani Shri Deepakbhai Desai.
Powerful words in scriptures help the seeker in increasing their desire for liberation and thus they represent the path. The knowledge of the Self is the final goal of all seekers. Without the knowledge of the Self there is no liberation. This knowledge does not exist in books. It exists in the heart of a Gnani. Hence, the knowledge of the Self can only be acquired by meeting a Gnani. Through the scientific approach of the Akram Vignan, even today one can attain Atmagnan, by meeting a living Atmagnani. Only a lit candle can light another candle!
Gnani Purush, Dadashri, has explained the subtleties of how one can incur a tremendous loss if while making a donation, the proper understanding and internal awareness is not present. What kind of awareness and intention should one have when making a donation? What are the most valuable types of donations? How many kinds are there? To whom can you give? Dadashri has given us extensive information about giving charity, which you, the reader will find invaluable. This small publication will become the ultimate guide, providing the best understanding in matters relating to charity.
-Dr. Niruben Amin
