Mahadan according to Garuda Purana
Garuda Purana’s 10 Mahadaans: In Sanatan Dharma, the tradition of donating to Brahmins and the needy after worship, yagya, havan etc. has been going on since ancient times. In ancient times, after religious rituals, kings and emperors used to organize Brahmin feasts and donate to Brahmins and needy people, because charity has been given special importance in Sanatan Dharma. Not only this, donations made during life have been linked to salvation after death.
According to Garuda Purana, a person acquires the virtue of doing charity in this birth. Also, due to the virtuous results of charity, a person attains salvation even after death. In Garuda Purana, donation of certain things has been described as Mahadaan. According to this Purana, donation of certain things not only opens the way for a person to salvation but also frees him from the tortures associated with hell. Let us know the 10 great donations of Garuda Purana.
Mahadaan of Garuda Purana
Cow donation: According to Garuda Purana, cow donation (donation of a cow) is the best of all donations. By donating a cow, after death the soul easily crosses the river Vaitarni of hell and attains salvation.
land: Donating land to someone is very auspicious. By donating land to a needy person or to build a temple, the soul gets shelter in the next world after death.
mole: Sesame is considered sacred. In the scriptures, it is considered to be related to Shani, the god of justice. The origin of sesame seeds is believed to be from the sweat of Lord Vishnu. By donating sesame seeds while alive, the soul attains peace and salvation after death. Old faults and sins also get destroyed.
Sleep: By donating gold one gets relief from punishment in Yamalok and sufferings in hell.
Ghee: By donating ghee, the soul becomes satisfied after death and gets energy and strength. Donation of ghee has also been kept in the category of great donation. It is believed that by donating ghee the soul is saved from going to hell.
Clothes: Donating clothes is very special from a spiritual point of view. Donating clothes brings peace to the soul in the next world after death.
Food: Donating food is also considered a great donation. Those who feed the hungry or donate food, their souls do not face hunger and thirst on the way to Yamalok.
Jaggery: Donating jaggery has a very special significance. Donating jaggery brings sweetness in life and relationships. The ancestors are also satisfied.
Silver: In astrology, silver is related to the Moon. Donating it opens the way to salvation after death.
Salt: By donating salt during life, one gets freedom from the fear of Yamraj and the tortures of hell after death.
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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on the information from Garuda Purana. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.
