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gifts such as gold
Bhiṣma said.
Those who give gold grant all desires—thus spoke the venerable Atri, son of the grandsire. (13-64-1)
That gold, pure, life-promoting, and imperishable for the ancestors, was proclaimed by King Harishchandra. (13-64-2)
Manu said, "Of all gifts, the gift of water is the greatest; therefore, one should have tanks, wells, and ponds constructed." (13-64-3)
A well that always provides easily drawn water and is well maintained here removes half of the sin of the actions of a person. (13-64-4)
The entire lineage of the one in whose pit or water reservoir cows, Brahmins, the virtuous, and men always drink is liberated. (13-64-5)
He whose water remains unobstructed in the hot season never experiences difficulty, unevenness, or hardship. (13-64-6)
With ghee, satisfaction is produced for Bṛhaspati, the blessed one, Pūṣan, Bhaga, the Aśvins, and Agni. (13-64-7)
This is indeed the supreme medicine, the highest of all knowledges, the best among all tastes, and the best among fruits. (13-64-8)
A person who desires reward, fame, or nourishment should always, while pure and self-controlled, give ghee to the twice-born. (13-64-9)
Whoever gives clarified butter to Brāhmaṇas in the month of Āśvayuja, the two gods here, the Ashvins, being pleased, grant form (beauty) to that giver. (13-64-10)
He who gives milk-rice mixed with ghee to Brahmins, demons never violate his house. (13-64-11)
A man does not die from thirst; one with resources is also seen; one should not incur calamity, as another benefactor provides. (13-64-12)
A person who, with supreme faith and self-control, receives (rites) from the foremost brāhmaṇas, always obtains a sixth share of the merit of the ritual touching of water. (13-64-13)
O king, whoever gives firewood to Brāhmaṇas for ritual purposes and (gives) to the virtuous for the sake of valor, such a man always (obtains merit). (13-64-14)
His various actions and objectives are always successful; he shines above all his enemies by his form. (13-64-15)
And for him, the blessed Fire is always well-pleased; the animals do not abandon him, and even in battle, he is victorious. (13-64-16)
Whoever gives an umbrella obtains sons and wealth. He does not incur eye disease and then enjoys a share of the sacrifice. (13-64-17)
Whoever gives an umbrella in intense heat or rain will never suffer mental torment, O Brāhmaṇa; such a person is freed from hardship and distress, and attains liberation. (13-64-18)
Among all gifts, the giving of a cart is distinguished. Thus spoke the highly fortunate sage Śāṇḍilya, the venerable seer. (13-64-19)
