However, let me stick to the point of this article. In order for nature, and the universe, to flow in harmony, we should all regularly give to charities, whenever it is possible to help someone in need. This is practicing Yoga "off the mat."
"Saving for a rainy day" is one thing, and hording money, is quite another matter. By all means, save some money, but always remember to give to those in need, without expecting something in return.
To put it simply, selfishness creates a dead end, or stagnation, within the universal flow of all things. The universal law of cause and effect (karma) will always override.
Just as stagnation within your body is unhealthy, the same law applies to the universe and all things within in it, including money. Stagnation will cause an infection of the body, mind, or spirit. This is the exact opposite of Yoga practice, where we seek to unify body, mind, and spirit in harmony.
Remember Nishkamya Bhakti, and take the time to research the meaning of the word again. We should give unconditionally without pursuing a reward. It is also good to give anonymously and not to tell anyone. Giving is also good for your inner being and your self worth.
Take notice of how lucky you are in this life. Be content with what you have by appreciating your family, friends, and achievements. Look at the improvements and rewards you have seen, since you started practicing Yoga.
I will leave you with a short story and something to think about. Last Christmas season, a man, who was dressed as Santa Claus, worked outside a local store with a legitimate charity's sign and donations bucket. Many people, including me, gave to him.
Within a few days, local police had chased this man through the parking lot and arrested him. It had been discovered that this man was allegedly an imposter and did not represent a charity at all.
Is this man a criminal? I think not ? he was a beggar who practiced deception. In some countries and cultures, like mine, begging is not tolerated at all. This man resorted to deception in order to beg. He did not rob people of their money.
This is not an endorsement of deception or begging, but I want to make you aware of the fact that when you give to a beggar, that is charity too. Don't worry about which charity to give to - just give something. There are good forces at work that will distribute your donations evenly.
Always remember that Yoga is for the improvement of physical, mental, and spiritual health. If you think Yoga is only about physical mastery, asanas, and a beautiful body, you have missed the "big picture." Yoga offers so many benefits for mental and spiritual health, that they should never be ignored.
? Copyright 2005 ? Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Charity is perhaps the best aspect of humanity and is considered to be the perfect way to support the unfortunate. There are many types of natural and man-made evils in our society that befalls on many people leaving them in hapless condition. Fortunate are those who are blessed with all comforts and are protected from the evils. Understanding the essentiality of helping the needy and the unfortunate by visiting the different charitable organization or acquiring knowledge from surfing net the blessed one can donate a small percentage of their income because the charitable organization runs holding the hands of the blessed one.
Unlike before, nowadays there are numerous charitable institutions across the globes that are working in different areas. People agreeing to donate to charity people may have different motives behind it. For instance there are those who contribute for the sake of human well-being and there are others who do it to earn identification and save tax. Whatever be the motives behind donation there is benefit on both the side. Charitable organization gets the resources to run the institution and the donor escapes taxation and enjoys the warm feeling of doing something good as a reward. Let us look over a few reasonable reasons that so many people give to charity.
1. For some giving to charity can be solely for personal reasons. The donor feels good or right to give to a charity. It is wonderful to do something that helps others and brightens both your days and such experiences cannot be described in words. It could be only be felt after doing.
2. Donating to charity could be due to professional reasons. For instance many businesses get involved in practicing charity as a team-building exercise for their employees that give good feelings to the employees about their company that truly cares about the community in which it resides and it plays as an added bonus in the reputation of the company.
3. Familial Reasons involves extending help to that charity that has some personal ties with you.
4. From financial viewpoint, giving to charity sounds sensible, as it is good way to escape taxation. It is suggested to consult your tax professional to do the entire paper work and formalities to meet the requirements for this deduction. 5. Another biggest reason to practice charity is to get their name to become famous. There are so many wealthy people who donate huge amount to charity just for name-dropping reasons. A structure being named for the givers is the solid proof.
One can say that charity is such a practice that you will never regret for what you have gave instead a sense of giving will grow gradually.
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