A lot of the people have a slightly misconceived notion that Vedic way of life restricts one from earning money. While Vedantha speaks of the ultimate purpose of life that does not involve money, the ultimate purpose of life does not imply abstinence from earning.
Attharhva Veda says… sathahastham sama:hara… earn with Hundred hands, but spend it with thousand hands
While earning requires hard work and determination, how we choose to spend our money can have an even greater impact. Direct your wealth to those in need and causes that matter, multiplying the good you can do in the world.
We’re all familiar with this concept when it comes to water. Governments invest in building dams and channeling water to the right areas, ensuring it reaches the land where it can help farmers make their fields more productive.
How do we plan the spending?
Set aside 1% of either your earnings or your spending—whichever is higher—and dedicate it to causes that truly matter. Use your knowledge and understanding to evaluate and outline key parameters of these causes, such as: the ultimate goal, the beneficiaries, the methods or models of implementation, and the long-term impact of the solution.
So, earn with a hundred hands, but spend it on causes that matter.
-From the address of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji – Satya Sai Nigamagamam, 27 Jan 2025
Telangana Governor, Sri Jishnu Dev Varma ji presided over the event as the Chief Guest of honour and expressed heartfelt respects to Swamiji. Swamiji extended a warm welcome to the Governor to the upcoming Samatha Kumbh 2025 to the respected Governor and his team.
HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji presided as the Divine Guest for the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony of Abhaya Foundation. HH Swamiji spoke of the journey that Balachandra ji took upon. He gave up the corporate way of life; travelled through the country; met great souls; packed their messages and blessings in heart; took them into action. Swamiji appreciated the team he put together which creates newsletters that convey the happenings, and carry them to organizations to explain what they do and encourage them to support the causes.
HH Swamiji appreciated all the great support companies such as LaurusLabs, Regal Rexnord are offering to Abhaya Foundation’s causes.
AP MLAs Sri Amilineni Surendra Babu ji and Sri G.V. Anjaneyulu ji expressed their heartfelt obeisances to HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. They both sought Swamiji’s blessings for the projects that AP CM Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu ji is planning. They congratulated Abhaya Foundation and extended their support to the organization.
Earn with Hundred hands, But…
Attharhva Veda says…
sathahastham sama:hara…
earn with Hundred hands, but spend it with thousand hands
While earning requires hard work and determination, how we choose to spend our money can have an even greater impact. Direct your wealth to those in need and causes that matter, multiplying the good you can do in the world.
How do we plan the spending?
Set aside 1% of either your earnings or your spending—whichever is higher—and dedicate it to causes that truly matter. Use your knowledge and understanding to evaluate and outline key parameters of these causes, such as: the ultimate goal, the beneficiaries, the methods or models of implementation, and the long-term impact of the solution.
So, earn with a hundred hands, but spend it on causes that matter.
– From the discourse of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji
– Satya Sai Nigamagamam, 27 Jan 2025
HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji presided as the Divine Guest for the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Ceremony of Abhaya Foundation. HH Swamiji spoke of the journey that Balachandra ji took upon. He gave up the corporate way of life; travelled through the country; met great souls; packed their messages and blessings in heart; took them into action. Swamiji appreciated the team he put together which creates newsletters that convey the happenings, and carry them to organizations to explain what they do and encourage them to support the causes.
HH Swamiji appreciated all the great support companies such as LaurusLabs, Regal Rexnord are offering to Abhaya Foundation’s causes.
Such profound wisdom! Earning with dedication and giving with compassion – this is the true path to meaningful prosperity. Pranams to Swamiji for this beautiful teaching. 🙏
A powerful message that true prosperity lies in earning diligently and sharing selflessly with a compassionate heart. Jai Sriman Narayana
Good deeds, acts will be done by those who are blessed by God.
I pray Lord Dhanvantari to bless the blessed person of this service.
My pranamams
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