Rig Veda — Chapter 11: Dana Sukta (10.117)
9 verses
Verse 1
The gods have not ordained hunger as the means of death — death comes in many forms even to the well-fed. The wealth of the generous never diminishes…
Verse 2
He who has food and does not share it with the hungry, who turns away from the needy — truly the mighty bull casts him aside; I declare: self-centere…
Verse 3
He alone is the giver who gives to the wanderer who comes in need of food, to the thin and the hungry. It serves him well when called upon, and makes…
Verse 4
He is no friend who does not give to a friend, to a companion who comes seeking food. Let him leave that one — that is no home. Let him seek another …
Verse 5
Let the wealthy one satisfy the needy. The generous one paves the path for the return of good fortune.