Sacred Concord

RV 13 (9)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Sing forth, ye men who long for help, to Pavamana, to the Sage, 3 The Soma−drops with thousand powers are purified for victory, 4 Yea, as thou flowest bring great store of food that we may win the spoil 5 May they in flowing give us wealth in thousands, and heroic power,− 6 Like coursers by their drivers urged, they were poured forth, for victory, 7 Noisily flow the Soma−drops, like milch−kine lowing to their calves: 8 As Gladdener whom Indra loves, O Pavamana, with a roar 9 O Pavamamas, driving off the godless, looking on the light, Sit in the place of s
RV 13 (9) · Rig Veda · null

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Charity in other traditions

The same theme, as Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Taoism address it.

And of them is he who made a covenant with Allah (saying): If He give us of His bounty we will give alms and become of the righteous.
Quran 9:75 · Quran · Repentance
Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.
Hosea 9:14 · Bible · Hosea
Give up what is before, give up what is behind, give up what is in the middle, when thou goest to the other shore of existence; if thy mind is altogether free, thou wilt not again enter into birth and decay.
Dhp 24.348 · Dhammapada · Thirst
I do not know its name, and I give it the designation of the Tao (the Way or Course). Making an effort (further) to give it a name I call it The Great.
Tao Te Ching 25.2 · Tao Te Ching

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