Ever Wonder Why We Human Beings Need To Give

It is a very stupid question to ask but we do need to ask ourselves what is the our true purpose out of giving. You may have different answers depending on personal interest or the surrounding conditions. It depends rite !!!

1. Giving for Popularity                                                                                               It is always general to say that some people donates or give for the sake of name and publicity. So is it really okay to be giving out of such an intention, that i don't really know. For example lets say you donate the most amount of money for a charity foundation or for a fundraising project. Your name is not displayedon the notice boar among the other donors. You get upset. Egoistic thoughts arise in the mind. You get angry. You quarrel with the people in charge for not displaying your name. There are also some rich people who do not care about needy and poor people around them. They do not spend a single cent on charity but they sponsor generously for sports, musical shows or other big functions where they have good publicity.
2. Giving out of Fear                                                                                                       People also give out of fear. Some rich people give to the needy and poor people, thinking that God will punish them otherwise. Those who earn wealth in wicked, immoral ways too, give away, out of fear of God or having bad results in their next existence.For example lets say you are a well-known rich in the city. A group of people in the same city organize a scholarship program to support poor students in the area. They approach you seeking some donation for a charity. You do not want to give. But out of fear of losing your good reputations among the others; you donate some money.
3. Giving out of Anger                                                                                                   You go to a hawker centerto have your lunch. A beggar comes and ask money. This beggar seems quite healthy and strong. 'Why can't he do some work and earn his own keep?' The aversion arises in your mind. You just ignore him and continue eating.He keeps asking for money again and again. You feel iritated. You are angry now. You want to get rid of this troublesome man. You give him some money with the intention of getting rid of him.
4. Giving to Receive                                                                                                         Most of the time, when we give away something we expect something else in return. Many people give away with the intention of receiving. Lets say a rich man donates a big amount of money to build a temple. But from the moments he gives, he already expects something in return. He wishes to have special recognition. He tries to influence the temple work thinking 'I have onated a vast amount of money, so i have the right to interfere in the matters of this temple'. Also when you put money into the donation box in the temple you may make a wish to receive more money. So is it okay for us to do such a thing. Well that totally depends on one spepective of view or our paradigm !!!
5. Giving to Cultivate Detachment                                                             Craving is one of the strongest mental bondages. It is not easy to give away something. Whenever we give; craving arises towardsthe thing we are about to give. Wise people give away without any expectation in return. They givein order to give up greed, hatred and delusion. They give with wisdom. They give with compassion. They give with altruistic joy.