It is said that ‘the left hand should not know what is given in the right hand’.The reason behind it is that a hidden charity is great charity forever (gupt daan maha puny). But it is very rare for present-day donors to donate without reward. Even though they are doing charitable work such as orphanage, free housing, meals, free school, charity, old age home and so on for the needy, with that they will write their names in bold letters for their promotion and publicity. This is a demand of reward for what they have done. But it does not matter how good it is. Those who could get profit for 100% will get only 10% as they are expecting a reward for their charity. The service, made by the desire of the fruit, is not virtuous. It’s like make a favour and asking for thanks.Some are wealthy by birth, some are interested in arts, literature, sports, dance, singing, acting, etc. as in their pre-birth culture and they may have achieved great success in their particular field. With regular efforts and hard work also some people will get achievements in their fieldwork.
Whatever the case, the Lord has given all some or other special status and skill. It is a gift from the Supreme Lord to everyone. But it is inappropriate to come to feel their own self-arrogance of god-given strengths and specialities.
Our specialities in any field are the gift of Lord Prabhu. The Lord gave it to us for good works. But if we misuse it, we will lose those specialities. Similarly, when it is diligently used for good, we will get double.
Diligence, persistence, and humility are the basis for knowledge. It is said that ‘the art comes in search of an artist’. If such art is used for selfishness, it will gradually deteriorate. Let us never forget the donor who gave it.
The tree does not eat its fruit, the river never drinks its water, the vine does not have its fruit and the plant does not wear its flower. The sun, moon, earth, sky, planet, etc. are still doing their duty sincerely till today.
But today man is raising cow, sheep, goat, poultry, pigeon, parrot, etc. for his own sake. He feeds the cows and buffalos to drink their milk by snatching from their calf. And the bee rearing for the sake of honey and feeding the oxen for the cart and the ploughing purpose. Raising the sheep, poultry, pig, goat, pigeon, etc. is also for only his benefit to eating with salt and masala tastily. Even one is raising a parrot also to say someone’s future, which will fill the stomach of his keeper who does not know his own future.
Domesticating the dog, cat or even a pet animal is for show and to protect their house or to catch a mouse. Thus the whole of nature, including cattle and birds, is selflessly serving man.
The man who is most intelligent on earth has today become a selfish creature. Man would not do anything today without any expectation and reward.
When the desire for fruit will inspire any work we do, there is always a response to our actions. We don’t need to demand it. Whether we want it or not, we will always have it. But what is important here is not to be selfish.
Today, politicians brag in the speeches of their social work. But they will have eaten 90% of the government-sanctioned money and built only 10% of them into a stadium or hospital. And will put their portraits on large streets in the city’s main roads. But he has not done any great job or good here. Instead, he ate people’s money and left them with little or no money. But everyone knows how much it would make him well.
Today in the schools, people will distribute free books to students and put their photos and names on its cover pages. In the board of religious temples, devotees’ names will be written according to their donations. They distribute fruit milk in hospitals and publish it in the newspapers with details as news of the donation. If the bus station was built, they would write their name on it. Like this way, some donors (not all) donate their money to charity for namesake and publicity. Even if this charity is rewarded, they will take cut by themselves for it.
But today the five elements (pancha thathv) earth, sky, wind, fire, and water are serving all unselfishly. The Creator of the whole universe the Lord is always serving each and every one unselfishly. That is what the Holy Spirit wants from us too, to serve everyone with our good deeds and good wishes.
We only have the offerings in the name of the Lord in temples too because he is aboktha. The Lord, who is the most powerful, almighty, and supreme soul, for all is unselfish, kind, and will never expect anything from anyone.
But how much right is it that we expect for our every little thing that we have done? The speciality or whatever we have today all are the gift of Lord, almighty or Prabhu. It is our arrogance, ego, and selfishness to feel that they are our own. The true worship which Lord expects from us is to serve everyone unselfishly as we too are the children of that Lord who always serves unselfishly and without any expectation.
The author is a spiritual writer and he can be contacted at omscsunil@gmail.com
Diligence, persistence, and humility are the basis for knowledge. It is said that ‘the art comes in search of an artist’. If such art is used for selfishness, it will gradually deteriorate. Let us never forget the donor who gave it.