The Seven Types of Giving

   The Seven Types of Giving

 

1. Auto Givers: Those who give generously, but only to themselves.

2. Givers of Occasion: Those who give thoughtlessly, without any motive.

3. Repentant Givers: Those who give to pacify their conscience for past wrongs.

4. Theatrical Givers: Those who give for public applause and display.

5. Conventional Givers: Those who give reluctantly, merely following the crowd.

6. Moral Givers: Those who give out of duty rather than genuine care.

7. Spiritual Givers: Those who give out of love and a desire to help others, akin to the spirit of Lord.

 

  Embracing the Present

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

In the ever-shifting sands of time, yesterday morphs into today, and tomorrow yearns to be today's reality. Yet, it is the present moment that holds true significance. To dwell in the present is to grasp life's essence.

 

Yesterday, a mere recollection. Tomorrow, a mere aspiration. Live resolutely in the tangible now, forsaking the ghosts of yesterday and the shadows of tomorrow.

 

The past, immutable. The future, uncertain. Embrace the gift of today, making it purposeful and profound. For yesterday is a wistful dream, and tomorrow, a distant vision. Focus not on bygone regrets or unborn anxieties, but on the immediacy of now.

 

Seize each day as if it were your last, for every moment bears weighty importance. Each day heralds a new beginning, a fresh chance to chart your course.

 

In the pursuit of lofty dreams and grand designs, do not forsake the tasks at hand. While it's tempting to gaze into the distant horizon, remember the significance of present endeavors.

It's admirable to dream of a future afar, yet do not neglect the treasures awaiting in the present. For while you dream, remember to act; while you plan, remember to live.

 The Worthwhile Challenge

Amid Doubt and Certainty

Believe when others falter,

Study while others slumber,

Work amidst others' dreams,

Dare in the face of neglect.

 

Give where others grasp,

Forgive as others condemn,

Forget when others judge,

Bend when others break.

 

Smile when others complain,

Bless amidst faultfinding,

Praise amidst criticism,

Love where bitterness dwells.

 

Save as others spend,

Conserve amidst wastefulness,

Listen while others talk,

Build where others destroy.

 

Trust when trust falters,

And in the midst of accusation, remain steadfast..

  Exploring Self-Inquiry: Descartes and Vedantic Philosophies

 

René Descartes, a 17th-century French philosopher, introduced the renowned statement 'I think, therefore I am' as a cornerstone of his philosophical method. Beginning his inquiries by doubting everything, even the existence of the external world, Descartes sought an indisputable starting point for self-knowledge.

 

In his meditations, Descartes recognized that while he could doubt everything, the very act of doubt presupposed a thinking entity. From this insight, he formulated the proposition that thinking is evidence of existence, underscoring the primacy of consciousness and self-awareness in philosophical inquiry.

 

The philosophical concepts of 'I think, therefore I am,' 'Neti, Neti,' and 'Tat Tvam Asi' share common threads of self-inquiry and understanding but unfold within distinct philosophical frameworks.

 

While Descartes' proposition serves as a foundational certainty, emphasizing self-awareness and establishing a starting point for knowledge, 'Neti, Neti' is a method of negation within Vedanta, systematically negating aspects of the self and the world to understand Brahmn, the ultimate reality. It is a broader framework that extends beyond the material world and thinking processes, encompassing the negation of the body, mind, and other aspects of the phenomenal world.

 

Similarly, 'Tat Tvam Asi,' translating to 'That Thou Art,' highlights the inquiry into the nature of the self and the realization of its identity with the ultimate reality. This concept goes beyond thinking, involving a profound experiential understanding achieved through spiritual insight and contemplation. It conveys the idea that Brahmn is identical to Atman, the individual self, emphasizing the unity of the individual soul with cosmic reality and the interconnectedness of all existence.

 

While Descartes and Vedanta explore the nature of self-awareness and existence, 'Tat Tvam Asi' goes beyond individual thinking and self-awareness to assert a profound identity between the individual self and the ultimate reality. The Vedantic concept is more inclusive, addressing the oneness of all existence, whereas Descartes' focus remains on the certainty of individual consciousness.

These philosophical ideas collectively illustrate diverse approaches to self-inquiry and understanding, offering valuable perspectives for contemplation.

 

IF HE EXIST

 I drive joy there was a doctor in Benaras who spent 7 minutes in the morning and evening for mediation on God. Knowing this, his colleagues and friends laughed at him. One day they argued that he was wasting 7 precious minutes on something, which he had been misled into believing. The doctor replied, “Well, if God does not exist, I agree that I am wasting 7 minutes a day. But, if He exists? I am afraid you are wasting your entire lifetime. I prefer to waste 7 minutes rather than a lifetime. Why should you grudge me the 7minutes joy that I derive 4m.-

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