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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: Believe

I dont like people who talk 'Main wo kiya ...ye kiyaa...aisa kiyaa'.....If you are doing charity Dil se karooo......I hate those who doing charity for publicity...,Kud ki ma baap ko nahe dheekte.....wo log charity karthey hey aaj kal.....its true We should learn charity from Home...
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You got a point there Believe. Well, harping about what you do for charity isnt a good thing to do, especially after doing a good thing!!

But well, IMO I guess its still better than doing nothing right?!!! I mean its better than those who just sit in their seats and keep pointing fingers at those who dont do charity at all or those who do and talk about it or even those who jus advocate it!

Agree that charity begins home. Totally agree.
Edited by sohn - 18 years ago
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Nice topic.

I agree with Mermaid and Sohn. If you guys know there is another term for people who can engage in social work without donating money, that's "volunteering". I do volunteer(my siggy has all the information) with an oraganization, I donate there when I am convenient. The main work is to help as a volunteer with their work. If somebody is really interested to do something good in terms of time and effort, he can find a way without donating too. "If there is a will, there is a way."

For people like us who can have hrs. of access to forum I don't think they have any "kadki" for the basic needs. Now us saying "charity begins at home" is a very lame excuse to stay way. There is no limit to ones' needs, the more you have the more you want. I don't see any harmin cutting bit short ones needs. For example, without spending money in theatre on an average/okay/b grade movie, you can always watch it in DVD or Cassstette. I know people in US who indulge into so much outing/pleasure having huge credit debt.

There are schemes where you donate only once a year it can be as low as amount equal to one hour of your work. Even you can sponsor a boy or a girl(having contact with him/her, can keep a check on your donation) for below 20$, in India it might be Rs. 500. A person who earns(more than one earning member as well)thoudands of dollars in a family can't let go 20 dollar for some good reason? Same in India, a famiy which earns 25,000/-and above (thanks to Indian economy) can't donate Rs. 500?

I thank God for making me a healthy person(all organs functioning), providing me a shelter and I don't have to think for tomorrow's food when I go to sleep. I feel lucky to be where I am when I see half the world people live in poverty. When you are having the comforts of life, just think for a minute for the people who can't even dream to have those in their life.

FYI, though not related to the topic. Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn't happen. 1 billion children live in poverty, i.e. 1 in every 2 children.
Edited by Pradarshak - 18 years ago
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: raj5000

Debate : Should charity be done even if one's end are not met? yes out of every rupee give a paisa in charity... dont you pay tax !!??

With end's met, I mean food/shelter is no problem.

Not agreed folks jump start - Charity begins at home, first secure oneself then think about charity.Veri vague... shouldnt do it that way.. do as mentioned above....life becomes meaningful when you have that feeling that you are giving and not taking all the time...

Agreed Folks - We are living in a society, where there is interdependence to live a happy life. If society doesn't grow, how can one grow. Do charity whenever basic needs ae met.

go for it guys, am playing DA District Attorney!!!???? why? on Not agreed folks😊

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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: mermaid_QT



just an excuse usually.
i've known neurosurgeons & cardiologists who came and painted houses for battered women. well, they had more money than they had time to spare 😆.
myself wasn't sitting around either. skipped meals many a times during long and committed lab protocols but found little bit of time anyway for giving back to the soceity..
doesn't have to be everyday right?
again, time is just an excuse, lack of DESIRE is above all.. - jmo

true@ excuse in some cases.

The second part in my post was relavent to this "Organization involved for charitiable cause have already planned or are at off site location where man power help is irrevalent, financial help is that matters. Spending time / helping neighbours friends called charity? OK can be termed as charity but are there oppurtunities like these open or available, no I guess."

If professionals instead of doing charitable deeds on thier own, work extra hours, can route earned income to non profit oraginsations or say pro reliable organisations, to be more used in more efficient way. Yes, personal choice... just my thought. Guess diverting fom topic, agreed, jaahaa chaaah waha rah.

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Posted: 18 years ago
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recently on II forum there was a post about a guy who went to vaishnudevi mandir to gain blessings and then decides to tell all of India about it through the media. Is that shraddha? if that is shraddha then what is happening to thus world.

give a man a fish and he will eat it for a day, teach him how to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life😊

sorry, i kinda found it relevant😳😕

@ bold font absolutely correct.. I agree with the other portin also.
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: raj5000

true@ excuse in some cases.

The second part in my post was relavent to this "Organization involved for charitiable cause have already planned or are at off site location where man power help is irrevalent, financial help is that matters. Spending time / helping neighbours friends called charity? OK can be termed as charity but are there oppurtunities like these open or available, no I guess."

There are several smaller organizations, which are not exactly helping neighbours baby-sit their kids 😉.. There are food drives, clothe drives, work for homeless, gathering money to raise awareness regarding certain uncommon disorders that do not get funding, battered children, pets and women, old-age homes and several. YES, these opportunities are available in PLENTY. One needs to look for them. For obvious reasons, they don't spend lot of money on advertising themselves 😳.

If professionals instead of doing charitable deeds on thier own, work extra hours, can route earned income to non profit oraginsations or say pro reliable organisations, to be more used in more efficient way. Yes, personal choice... just my thought. Guess diverting fom topic, agreed, jaahaa chaaah waha rah.

sure why not? something / anything is welcome. even a dollar donated to a reliable charity can do wonders..

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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: #1EijazFan

i second that...

recently on II forum there was a post about a guy who went to vaishnudevi mandir to gain blessings and then decides to tell all of India about it through the media. Is that shraddha? if that is shraddha then what is happening to thus world.

give a man a fish and he will eat it for a day, teach him how to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life😊

sorry, i kinda found it relevant😳😕

Very good thought my dear friend. Even the NGO's look in that direction to get something productive out of the help they are offering. The problem is by only teaching "how to fish" does not help all the time. You need to have the resource too, to provide him a net/fishing rod. Nobody is being served for free and do nothing. They help the people who are in desparate need of help, esp. the children, the handicapped, people affected by some natural calamity or adversity(like the farmers comitting suicide)the ill ones, aged people. Of course you don't expect the last two(ill ones and aged people) to work, they need the care. But all the first three I have mentioned can always give back something to the society, at least we can expect. Giving education and nutrition to the children will help them to grow and improve their lives and so also the society. Even the handicapped people do crafts for self-sufficiency, they don't wish to be burden to the society. Affected people can always come back on track with help. NGO's aim is not just to help but also to make these people self-sufficient. Please don't have the idea that somebody out there is eating and living a life for free out of your money. These people genuinely need help to stand on their feet.

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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: Pradarshak

Very good thought my dear friend. Even the NGO's look in that direction to get something productive out of the help they are offering. The problem is by only teaching "how to fish" does not help all the time. You need to have the resource too, to provide him a net/fishing rod. Nobody is being served for free and do nothing. They help the people who are in desparate need of help, esp. the children, the handicapped, people affected by some natural calamity or adversity(like the farmers comitting suicide)the ill ones, aged people. Of course you don't expect the last two(ill ones and aged people) to work, they need the care. But all the first three I have mentioned can always give back something to the society, at least we can expect. Giving education and nutrition to the children will help them to grow and improve their lives and so also the society. Even the handicapped people do crafts for self-sufficiency, they don't wish to be burden to the society. Affected people can always come back on track with help. NGO's aim is not just to help but also to make these people self-sufficient. Please don't have the idea that somebody out there is eating and living a life for free out of your money. These people genuinely need help to stand on their feet.



I absolutely second that! I wish you well in your efforts to give back to the society. It is apparent from this post and your signature that you talk the talk and walk the walk 👏👏.
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Originally posted by: mermaid_QT



I absolutely second that! I wish you well in your efforts to give back to the society. It is apparent from this post and your signature that you talk the talk and walk the walk 👏👏.

Thanks QT. It's just a babystep, nothing so great.

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