Generosity

By Jose N Garcia, Vedic Astrologer

The dolphin reminds us today of the importance of generosity. If attachment is one of the causes of suffering, generosity is its antidote.

There are three types of generosity, that of the body or material, the generosity of protection and that of sharing what we have learned and received as a teaching on the Spiritual Path. Giving without expecting anything in return, money, clothing, food and even components of our own body, such as donating blood or organs is what the first manifestation of generosity refers to. Remember, it is not giving what we have left but what we have. Of course, the practice of that generosity can NOT put our health or well-being or our family at risk. There are very mysterious principles related to karma and the people who receive our acts of generosity.

Protection generosity refers to actions aimed at preserve the safety and life of all sentient beings. The act of releasing animals that are in captivity is another manifestation of the same thing. We have received large amounts of philosophical and spiritual knowledge, read volumes, attended countless classes, talks, and conferences, but now we have to use that flow of information to console, enlighten, and help the Liberation of those who suffer. This world will not improve if we do not become agents of generosity fueled by Great Compassion. It is not worthy to remain seated, protected, hidden, talking about what we do not apply and most importantly, we should not expect thanks, rewards and much less recognition. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO GIVE!