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DANA (Sanskrit:) meansgiving, often in the context of donation and charity. In other contexts, such as rituals, it can simply refer to the act of giving something. Dana is related to and mentioned in ancient texts with concepts of Paropakara which means benevolent deed, helping others; Dakshina which means gift or fee one can afford; and Bhiksha, which means alms.

Bhagavad Gita describes the right and wrong forms of d?na in verses 17.20 through 17.22.It defines s?ttvikam (good, enlightened, pure) charity, in verse 17.20, as one given without expectation of return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy person. It defines rajas (passion, ego driven, active) charity, in verse 17.21, as one given with the expectation of some return, or with a desire for fruits and results, or grudgingly. It defines tamas (ignorant, dark, destructive) charity, in verse 17.22, as one given with contempt, to unworthy person(s), at a wrong place and time. In Book 17, Bhadwad Gita suggests steadiness in sattvikam d?na, or the good form of charity is better; and that tamas should be avoided.These three psychological categories are referred to as the gu?as in Hindu philosophy.

The Adi Parva of the Hindu Epic Mahabharata, in Chapter 91, states that a person must first acquire wealth by honest means, then embark on charity; be hospitable to those who come to him; never inflict pain on any living being; and share a portion with others whatever he consumes.In Chapter 87 of Adi Parva, it calls sweet speech and refusal to use harsh words or wrong others even if you have been wronged, as a form of charity. In the Vana Parva, Chapter 194, the Mahabharata recommends that one must, "conquer the mean by charity, the untruthful by truth, the wicked by forgiveness, and dishonesty by honesty".Anushasana Parva in Chapter 58, recommends public projects as a form of d?na It discusses the building of drinking water tanks for people and cattle as a noble form of giving, as well as giving of lamps for lighting dark public spaces.In later sections of Chapter 58, it describes planting public orchards, with trees that give fruits to strangers and shade to travelers, as meritorious acts of benevolent charity.In Chapter 59 of Book 13 of the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira and Bhishma discuss the best and lasting gifts between people:

An assurance unto all creatures with love and affection and abstention from every kind of injury, acts of kindness and favor done to a person in distress, whatever gifts are made without the giver's ever thinking of them as gifts made by him, constitute, O chief of Bharata's race, the highest and best of gifts (danam).

- The Mahabharata, XIII.59

Tirukkural suggests charity is necessary for an virtuous life and happiness. He states in Chapter 23: "Giving to the poor is true charity, all other giving expects some return"; "Great, indeed, is the power to endure hunger.

The Effect of Dana :

Charity is held as a noble deed in Hinduism, to be done without expectation of any return from those who receive the charity.[15] Some texts reason, referring to the nature of social life, that charity is a form of good karma that affects one's future circumstances and environment, and that good charitable deeds leads to good future life because of the reciprocity principle.

Living creatures get influenced through danam,Enemies lose hostility through danam, A stranger may become a loved one through danam, Vices are killed by danam.

- A Hindu Proverb,


DONATION FUND

CHARITABLE/DEVELOPMENT DONATION

  • ANNADAN FUND
  • EDUCATION FUND
  • SPRITUL FUND
  • LOGASHEMARTHA HOMAS FUND

Charitable/Development Donation :

1. Annadan Fund :

Nearly 2000 Bakthas take benefit of taking meal in the prasadalaya run at concessionary rates. The fund is used for the expenditure of the Prasadalaya on annadan daily on exhibition days. Donations are always accepted under this head.

2. Education Fund :

Baktha padha seva trust started various educational institutions to give better and up-to-date spiritual educational facility to the poor students of selected schools in Chennai surroundings. Fund is used for the development and teaching class of theses students. Donations are always accepted under this head.

3. Spiritual exhibition Fund :

Bhakta Pada Seva will be conducting spiritual exhibitions by doing beautiful alangarams of the Lord at various places. In these exhibitions, alangarams will be done by replicating the statues at the different Divya Desams. A Divya Desam is one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of Alvar saints. The main purpose of such exhibitions is to create awareness about God and how alangarams can help people to experience God within themselves. Spiritual discourses will be conducted during these exhibitions upon Donations are always accepted under this head.

4. Logashemartha Homes Fund :

BPS will be undertaking social service initiatives like conducting homas at various places. A list of homas performed by the trust are as follows:

  • Lakshmi Hayagriva yagam
  • Lakshmi Kubera yagam
  • Ashtalakshmi yagam
  • Nava chandi yagam
  • Logashemartha yagam
  • Eagathina kodi archana

Donations are always accepted under this head.

DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS -

A) CASH DONATION :

1. Cash donation is accepted in the Indian or Foreign currencies in the Sansthan Trust's authorized offices.

Offices :

  • Computerised Donation Offices in Chennai.
  • Baktha Padha Seva Trust's authorized office at Mylapore, Chennai.

NOTE : Computerised receipt is immediately issued after receiving the Donation.

2. If donation is given by Cheque / DD / Travel Cheque in the name of Baktha Padha Seva Trust and acknowledgement receipt is issued immediately. Final receipt is issued after realisation of Cheque / DD / Travel Cheque etc.

B) POSTAL DONATION :

Please send the Cheque, DD, M.O., B.P.O., Travel Cheque etc. in the Indian or foreign currency in the Name of 'Baktha Padha Seva Trust' on the address mentioned below.

C) DIRECT DONATION THROUGH BANK ATM :

This facility started with the co-operation of United Bank of India. Donation is accepted through any ATM of this Banks. Please contact any branch of this Bank.

D) NET BANKING :

Donation through Online Net banking by United Bank of India.

  • Bank Name : United Bank of India
  • Account Number : 1511010131025
  • ISFC Code : UTBIOSRM842

FOR MORE INFORMATION :
Executive Officer,
Baktha Padha Seva Trust, Chennai.Post. No:7/3 Mosque street ,Lalshmi apartment Mylapore (Chennai)Phone : +919840271965, Website : alangarakriya.com, bakthapadhasevatrust.com, Email : soundarajan.gowtham@gmail.com