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Amitabh Bachchan: "Charity is meant to be given, not talked about"

Amitabh Bachchan has articulated his firm belief in the private nature of true charity. He argues that discussing one's charitable acts shifts the focus to self-praise and personal gain. The megastar emphasizes that the real value lies solely in easing the recipient's suffering. He concludes that charity is meant to be given quietly, not publicly debated.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan on Humility in Charity and Giving

  • True charity is selfless
  • Avoid discussing good deeds for praise
  • Focus should be on recipient's benefit
  • Personal gain negates the act's value
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Big B shares message on humility in giving: Charity is meant to be given, not talked about

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shares his philosophy that true charity is a private act, arguing against publicizing good deeds for personal praise.

Big B shares message on humility in giving: Charity is meant to be given, not talked about
"Daan diya jaata hai; uski charcha nahin ki jaati. Aisa mera maanna hai. - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, March 25

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared his two cents on the true essence of giving, stressing that acts of charity should remain private and free from self-praise.

The thespian took to his blog to express his belief in the philosophy of selfless giving, stating: "Jab aap kuch denge, to aap ko milega bhi jab daan dete hain, to uska phal avashya milta hai. Dene ke baad use yaad rakhna, mere mann ke anusar nahin. Main uski charcha nahin karta. Charcha karke kya mil jayega aapko? Jise mila, uske dukh dard agar door ho gaye, to wahi sabse moolya yogdaan hua."

"(When you give something, you will receive something in return as well; when you donate, it certainly bears fruit. But after giving, I don't believe in holding on to it or remembering it. I do not talk about it. What do you gain by discussing it? If the person who received it has their pain and suffering eased, that itself is the most valuable contribution.)"

He further reflected on how discussing one's good deeds often shifts the focus towards personal gain rather than the benefit of the recipient.

"Aapke charcha karne se, aap apni baat ki badhoti, tareef kar rahe hain, apna laabh dekh rahe hain aap. Nahin, jise diya hai, laabh use hona chahiye, aur yeh keval jise diya hai, use pata hai. Aapko woh batane ki avashyakta nahin, kyunki phir aap apni tareef kar rahe hain!"

"(By talking about it, you are only amplifying your own actions, praising yourself, and looking for personal gain. No, the benefit should belong to the one who received it, and only they truly know it. There is no need for you to speak about it, because then you are simply praising yourself.)"

Highlighting his personal stance, the icon added, "Bahut se log aisa karte hain, par main nahin karta. Kya mil jayega bhaiya karne se? Daan diya jaata hai; uski charcha nahin ki jaati. Aisa mera maanna hai, aur maanna rahega. Chale hain, kaam pe."

"(Many people do this, but I don't. What do you really gain from it, brother? Charity is meant to be given, not talked about. This is what I believe, and I will continue to believe. Now, off to work.)"

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respectfully, while I agree with the sentiment, isn't there value in celebrities talking about charity? It can inspire others to give. The key is the intention - are you inspiring or bragging?
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Aman W
"Chale hain, kaam pe." Typical Bachchan sahab! No drama, just straight talk and back to work. We need more of this humility in today's social media age where every act is for clout.
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Sarah B
As someone new to India, I find this perspective fascinating. In the West, charity is often very public for transparency and to encourage matching funds. This is a beautiful, different philosophy.
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Karthik V
Reminds me of my grandfather. He would quietly help the chaiwala's son with school fees and never said a word. The real reward is seeing that boy become an engineer today. That's the true 'phal'.
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Nikhil C
Good message, but coming from a megastar who has entire blogs and social media teams, it feels a bit ironic? The act of sharing this philosophy itself is a form of 'charcha'. Just a thought.

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