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→निष्फलदानम् ॥ Fruitless Dana
=== प्रतिग्रहीता ॥ Receiver ===
=== प्रतिग्रहीता ॥ Receiver ===
There are sixteen kinds of payments made to donees that does not qualify as dana. A receiver should be assessed for his mental attitudes and physical conditions by the donor for a dana to be made properly.<ref name=":0" />
There are sixteen kinds of payments made to donees that does not qualify as dana. A receiver should be assessed for his mental attitudes and physical conditions by the donor for a dana to be made properly.<ref name=":0" />
== Dana Associated Terminology ==
The enormous amount of literature on dana and the accompanying science, wisdom, forms, and stories come with an important caveat: most of this is not known even among practicing Hindus. Most are not able to distinguish between dana, dakshina, bhiksha, and bheekh. Few, if any are aware of the different forms of dana, and their purpose. As a result, the practice of daan has all but disappeared. This is partly due to a disconnect with literary heritage.
Dana : Involves giving of mainly material items with proper respect, following rituals without an expectation of any return.
Dakshina : Often confused with Dana,
== References ==
== References ==