India, April 11 -- Charity is defined as the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need. It is also kindness and tolerance in judging people; charity refers to a nice way to treat people. It is an activity or gift that benefits the public at large. Charity is what costs you a little, but can benefit someone greatly.

The Bhagavad-Geeta has lots of information about this topic. Lord Krishna has stated this activity in the three modes of goodness, passion and darkness. Beginning with charity in goodness, "The charity, which is given with a thought that one must donate and is given to someone from whom nothing is expected in return and is given at a proper place, on a suitable occasion and is given to a worthy...