Happiness is another word for Merit! If one collects merit by practicing giving in the right way, one can gain extreme comfort and happiness in this life and in many lives to come! A sappurisa (true person) always gives in the right way.

 

1) Gives with a pleasant mind
2) Gives well planned and nicely arranged
3) Gives at the right time
4) Gives unreservedly without holding on to what is being given
5) Gives without being a burden on oneself or others

 

If you give with a pleasant mind, in addition to becoming rich with great wealth and property you will be attractive and graceful with supreme beauty.

If you give well planned and nicely arranged, in addition to becoming rich with great wealth and property, your husband, wife, children or workers under you will listen to your words and be obedient to you.

 

If you give at the right time, in addition to becoming rich with great wealth and property, you will easily get whatever you need at the proper time.

If you give without holding on to or feeling attached to what you are giving, in addition to becoming rich with great wealth and property you will feel like using that wealth to enjoy yourself and please your senses.

 

If you give without being a burden on yourself or on others, in addition to becoming rich with great wealth and property, you will never lose the wealth you have gained from fires, floods, government, thieves or displeasing heirs.

 

These are the five benefits gained by a True person (sappurisa) who practices giving.