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The Practice of Humanity
Questioner: We should not give for free. We should give him the means to become productive.
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Dadashri: Yes, otherwise in doing that, you are making people idle. There is no unemployment anywhere in the entire world, you have spread such unemployment. This government of ours has spread it. They do all this to get votes; that is what all this malpractice is about.
And [the practice of] humanity simply indicates the 'safe-side'.
Questioner: This point is true, that when we take pity upon them, this kind of an intention arises within them that they live at the expense of others.
Dadashri: Once his need for food is fulfilled, then he will go and hang out with someone who has alcohol. He eats, drinks, and makes merry.
Questioner: So he drinks, Dada; that is how it gets
used.
Dadashri: See, that is how it is. It is like this, if you cannot improve people, then you should not spoil them. What does that mean? Clothes are collected from others and given to such people, then they in turn sell them for kitchen utensils. Instead, help them find work.
Otherwise, giving clothes or food is not the practice of humanity. Hey, you cannot give [in this way]. Help them find work.
Questioner: Everyone accepts what you are saying. Whereas with the other way, one simply gives a donation, and 'cripples' people.
Dadashri: That is the reason for their 'crippled' state. People are so 'merciful'; but there is no need for such benevolence. Purchase a cart for him for 150 rupees and
