Give and Take

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There is a quote by Maya Angelou, which says- 
"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver".
How it is possible. While most of the times after giving we feel anxious, when we don't get the acknowledgement or anything in return for what we give. We keep thinking that, what I get after all that giving. This defeats the whole purpose of giving.
So, what should be the approach about giving and how can we feel better after giving or how can we liberate our soul.

We the answer lies in the very old indian say..  "नेकी कर, कुयें में डाल।" Which means "Do good and forget".
Let me explain in detail that what does it mean. It means, that when we give or part with anything, we should not expect anything in return. Don't keep any attachment to that. Then only you get liberation from giving. Do you remember the feeling you get after feeding some stray animal(s). That makes you happy because you don't expect any kind of favour or anything in return.
But, when we do anything to someone we know, we keep some hidden desire that he recognise that or some time he also give something in return of that favour you do to him or her. And this is the foundation of your disappointment.
Expectations and attachments are the main cause of disappointment or any kind of misery in life. And when your giving is not free from these two things, that giving can not liberate you or give you peace in your heart.
So, before giving prepare your heart and conscience, make them free from attachment and expectations and enjoy the pleasure of giving.
Without this, giving is just another pain.

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