Daana: The Sublime Civilisational Value Hindus Have Lost

An essay on the Sanatana conception of Daana or charity and the levels at which it works, and how it has shaped the Hindu civilisation and society.

FROM OUR VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE, it is clear that the moment a public good is transformed into an “industry,” social and national downfall begins. Three major spheres of life constitute public good:

1. Religion (in the sense of Dharma)

2. Healthcare

3. Education

4. Food

A fourth invisible sphere intertwined with these three is what can broadly be called chari…