न भूतो न भविष्यति
(Is Not Born Nor Will Be Born)
A shloka says - a miser is the greatest donor, because he gives without touching the gift by his hands. Such donors were not born before, nor will they be born in the future.
This has reference to the rule that your one hand should not know what the other hand gives. A miser dies even without writing a will. He cannot think of parting with his wealth. On his death, his wealth is taken by persons without his knowing who they are!
A sage was asked to ask for a boon. He declined. On persuasion, he said - Let me not know what good I do to others. So, God said - OK. Whoever walks in your shadow behind you will be cured of disease.
Write a will, but remember you were holding something in trust while you are disposing so you walk away with clean hands and a clean mind.
Never believe your gift of money will ensure happiness to your child. Put him wise to the fact that God is the only source of happiness irrespective of materials gains.
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