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* '''Dana (दानम्)''' : When the giving results in transfer of property from one person to another, it is treated as dana. In some cases, the transfer might benefit more than one person. However, so long as the number of beneficiaries is fixed, the giving will be considered dana. Additionally, the donor should no longer derive any benefit from the item donated. Some types of giving are not considered dana. These include gifts to people whom one is otherwise required to support. Similarly, mutual exchange of gifts is treated as a cultural practice, but does not qualify as dana.<ref name=":0" /> This article covers many aspects of Dana.
* '''Dana (दानम्)''' : When the giving results in transfer of property from one person to another, it is treated as dana. In some cases, the transfer might benefit more than one person. However, so long as the number of beneficiaries is fixed, the giving will be considered dana. Additionally, the donor should no longer derive any benefit from the item donated. Some types of giving are not considered dana. These include gifts to people whom one is otherwise required to support. Similarly, mutual exchange of gifts is treated as a cultural practice, but does not qualify as dana.<ref name=":0" /> This article covers many aspects of Dana.
* '''Utsarga (उत्सर्गः)''' : If the item or property is dedicated or released for general public use, the giving is treated as utsarga. The property is then owned commonly, and is similar to the concept of common grazing land. In this case, there is no bar on the donor also using the property as a member of the public, without any special privileges.<ref name=":0" /> Utsargincludes planting of trees, digging of ponds and wells, setting up of rest houses, schools, etc.
* '''Utsarga (उत्सर्गः)''' : If the item or property is dedicated or released for general public use, the giving is treated as utsarga. The property is then owned commonly, and is similar to the concept of common grazing land. In this case, there is no bar on the donor also using the property as a member of the public, without any special privileges.<ref name=":0" /> Utsarg includes planting of trees, digging of ponds and wells, setting up of rest houses, schools, etc.
=== Based on the Nature of Dana ===
=== Based on the Nature of Dana ===