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fooled himself , as whatever he has done was Many like Shiv Nadar of HCL, N R Narayana
not out of generosity. His deeds were neither Murthy and Nandan Nilekani of INFOSYS
good or selfless. They further warned him thus, became billionaires thanks to the rising value
“You have to pay for your sins no matter how of their stocks. But they refused to let their lives
much you give in charity. Nothing will wipe revolve around spending the wealth they had
away your sins except real, heart-felt earned. Instead they turned their attention to
repentance and somehow repaying the person using it for good (Charity) and have thus
you have harmed.” become role models of newer I T millionaires. .
From this narrative it can be observed that, Charity awakens you from cold complacency
charity for the sake of charity is not ensuring to a heart- warming compassion leading to a
you a seat in heaven. The act of charity should heavenly satisfaction shared by both the giver
be selfless, kind and compassionate with a and the recipient It is an act of humility to
genuine concern for the poor recipient. None belittle your ego.Sufferings of the poor and
the less you have to pay for your sins for the desolate are now visible to to your
simple reason, “You reap as you sow compassionate heart. Alms giving should
In an article-AZIM PREMJI, A FINE BALANCE therefore be an unselfish act without an intent
SHEET, appeared in Hindustan Times to get name or derive fame as you are parting
dated22November,2020, it is reported thus. with what you can afford without harming
“With donations amounting to Rs.22 crore per yourself. Charity like fire removing dross from
day ,AzimPremji has topped a list of Indian the rusted/corroded metal purifies the soul
philanthropists it is not the numbers , but the suffering from vices and inadequate virtues in
insistence that he is merely doing what is right, life. The perennial flow of charity can only
that makes him a hero of our times.” enrich the world by bringing peace and amity
Over the last two decades, Premji has given thereby progress among the rich and poor.
92%of his wealth in the form of shares in his “ A man's true wealth hereafter, is the good he
flagship company Wipro Ltd. to the AzimPremji does in this world to his fellow- man When he
Foundation. Over the years the value of the dies, people will say “What property has he left
shares has kept growingand in March 2019, behind him?” But the angels will askWhat good
the Foundation in a release announced that deeds has he sent before him?”
Premji's total donation was now valued at
Rs.1.45 lakh crore (USD. 21 Billion)Premji
stands out in a country with a notoriously tight-
fisted Billionaire class. Last year India was
ranked a lowly 82 out of 128countries for
generosity over the previous ten years as per
the C A F World giving index.

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