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The Joy of Giving: Why Philanthropy Matters More Than Ever Today

  • Writer: Kripalu Ji Maharaj Devotee
    Kripalu Ji Maharaj Devotee
  • Apr 15, 2025
  • 2 min read

In today’s society, which is filled with division and uncertainty, the concept of giving enables individuals to come together with hope, compassion, as well as love. Through the acts of giving, where the assistance given is selfless and generated out of one’s own will, it redeems lives and not only the receivers but also the givers as well. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, a divine spiritual master and great saint of 

India was a great believer in the act of charity being pious and spiritually enriching.


The Spiritual Essence of Giving


Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj stated that real charity is from the heart, with no expectation of return. Giving is much more than physical donations; it is offering love, compassion, and service to one another. His teachings remind us that any act of charity done sincerely becomes a form of worship and movement toward spiritual realization.


Maharaj Ji, through His divine lectures and life, inspired millions to serve the poor in humility and love, reinforcing giving as the bridge of divine connection.


Philanthropy in Trying Times


Our world today is confronted with various challenges—poverty, disease, illiteracy, and displacement. Under such circumstances, philanthropy is not only a great idea but a force required to heal. Organizations motivated by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, like JKP (Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat), have come forward to fill the gaps in such requirements by providing free food, medical aid, education, and relief during emergencies to distressed people.


His dream was simple: everyone should have dignity, care, and a chance to live a worthwhile life. Philanthropy is what bridges our ability to provide that chance for others.


The Joy Within Giving


Generosity as an act is not a burden, but rather it is a pleasure. Swami Ji Maharaj also often said that this world becomes pure when selfishness is reduced from the heart and love for others increases in the heart. Maharaj Ji, years back, stated that through giving, one feels happy and less stressed, which empowers the human soul.

Whether it is a hot meal for a neighbor, a child’s sponsorship, or a kind word, every action can make the world a little brighter and brighter for everyone including us.


Creating a Kinder Society


Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj dreamt of a world which is kind than a world which is rare. For Him, philanthropy is not only giving but it involves developing people into humane beings by declaring, teaching, and embodying the principles of philanthropy. Through various JKP philanthropic activities are carried on today by his followers, it also acts as a symbol of offering unconditional service to society.


Thus, by giving, one contributes actively to making the world a more hospitable and friendly place, which according to Maharaj Ji, is everyone’s task.


Conclusion:


Undoubtedly, the principle of selfless giving, which is ingrained in the discourses of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, is eternal. His messages are such to inspire and remind the modern generation that everyone is intertwined and the greatest form of love is compassion. Philanthropy is not only about changing lives—it’s about changing hearts. And in that, lies its true power.


 
 
 

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