Gift

Gift

P K Routray

Contribution, donation, gift and give are words of million worth,

They may have behind them divine or devilish intention or both.

In their divine form, nectar of pleasure and bliss start flowing,

The donor and the receiver both should be benefitted as an act of heavenly blessing.

As an ocean of nectar is poisoned with a minute drop of poison,

The acts are considered as demonic if executed in unholy process and with expectation.

Whom to give, when to give, how much to give, what to give or how to give may be the question,

“How to feel after giving” and “How much to leave for your children” may be the questions in addition.

Scriptural directions in these aspects as collected by the author,

For analysis, debate and vetting those run here as under.

Now and now is the time to give,

As after a while, to give you may not survive.

Who to give defines an entity that is really in need,

Give to a person without being judgmental if you are not sure of his greed.

How much to give is as much as you can,

Do not hoard for somebody so that he doesn’t work to earn.

What to give does not matter; it may not be money but may be a smile or a flower,

Bit love within heart the blessings you should shower.

How to give needs the gratitude from the donor,

And things are to be given with care not offending receiver in quiet atmosphere.

River gives, trees always give without pomp and murmur,

Let us learn from them to give without bothering whether the needy is a saint or sinner.