In English
The four avenues for utilisation of one's earnings
You must earn wealth by adhering to (Right action). Utilise the wealth for fight ends. Our ancients laid down four avenues for the utilisation of wealth or earnings. One fourth should be used for personal use and for supporting the family. Another fourth should be used for charitable and religious purposes. A third quarter should be spent on other living things like animals, birds, etc. The remaining fourth should be offered for supporting the State. It is only when one's wealth is utilised in this manner will it be really beneficial and meaningful. Today many persons give money for charitable purposes. But the reason for their action is to reduce the burden of taxes in one way or another. You all know how large temples are being built at , , , and other places. There are (places of worship) at many pilgrim centres. They are quite impressive and attractive. They are built in marble and are additions to the nation's architectural achievements. are spent on them. It is, no doubt, good to build temples. But the real temple is one's own body. Without purifying one's self, what use is there in building temples? Temples built at the cost of of are not properly maintained. Swarms of beggars ruin the surroundings of the temples.