Charity
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According to the Vedic system, charity is given to the brāhmaṇas. It is stated in the Vedic śāstras that only the brāhmaṇas and the sannyāsīs can accept charity. According to the Vedic system, charity is given to the brahmanas. It is stated in the Vedic sastras that only the brahmanas and the sannyasis can accept charity. The cowherd men from Vrndavana gave cows decorated with golden ornaments and beautiful garlands. The brahmanas are given charity because they are not engaged in any business profession. They are supposed to be engaged in brahminical occupations, as described in the Bhagavad-gita-namely, they must be very learned and must perform austerity and penances. They must not only themselves be learned, but they must also teach others. Brahmanas are not meant to be brahmanas alone; they should create other brahmanas also. If a man is found who agrees to become a brahmana's disciple, he is also given the chance to become a brahmana. The brahmana is always engaged in the worship of Lord Visnu. Therefore the brahmanas are eligible to accept all kinds of charity. But if the brahmanas receive excess charity, they are to distribute it for the service of Visnu. In the Vedic scripture, therefore, one is recommended to give in charity to the brahmanas, and by so doing one pleases Lord Visnu and all the demigods.
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