Give Selflessly And Receive More

Selflessness Helps To Get More

Selflessness is an attribute of veining generously, Devoid of requite expectations. Like a shining sun to nurture a prospering flower.

One of the greatest things a human being can do is to give of himself to serve others. Many people fear giving because they worry that they will have less. But there is a law of abundance at work in the universe. Whenever we give selflessly, unasked for,we end up having more.

Once there was an elderly man from Arabia. He had three sons. When he was nearing his end,he called his sons to his deathbed and told them,"when I die, you are to divide my belongings." He turned yo his oldest son and said,"I want you to take half of my worldly possessions." Next, he turned to his middle son and said,"I want you to have one third of my belongings,". Finally,he told hia youngest son,"You shall have one- ninth of my belongings."

Shortly thereafter, the elderly man died. 

When an account was taken of his possessions, it was discovered thay all he owned were 17 camels. The sons began to discuss dividing up the 17 animals.

It was impossible to divide the camels exactly as thier Father had asked. They began to fight among themselves about their share. Not knowing what to do, they went to a friend of their father's for advice

The friend realised that the 17 camels could not be divided into a half, a third, and a ninth. He thought for a while and said,"I am poor. I own only 1 camel. But If I add that camel to your herd, you can divide the camels and according to your father's wishes and have harmony among yourselves."

When he added his camel to the 17 there were 18 camels, which could easily be divided as the boys' father wished. To the eldest he gave one half, that is nine camels. To the middle son,he gave one third,which turned out to be six camels. To the youngest he gave one ninth of 18, which turned out to be two camels. The boys left happily.

When the elderly friend turned around,he realised that lo and behold, his own camel remained! He thanked God,your wisdom surpasses all understanding!"

This story illustrates that we never lose when we give. The elderly man was so selfless he was willing to give his only possession away for the dignity of his friends and to preserve harmony among his friend's sons. Yet, it turned out that the camel was useful to help divide the herd and was not really needed otherwise. So the friend was left with the camel thay was his, anyway.

We may have experienced an opportunity to give something away to someone in need, making a sacrifice, only to find that it was either returned to us or circumstances changed and we did not need to give it away. Yet, regardless of the feeling of satisfaction of having sacrificed for others. We feel God's blessings showering down upon us. We thank God that we chose to give rather than to be selfish.

There is no greater joy that can fill our heart than giving. All who have given selflessly may have experienced that one never loses when one gives. We find more and more blessings raining down upon us unasked for, and our hearts are filled with godly love.

"Selfless service alone gives the needed strength and courage to awaken the sleeping humanity in one's heart.”- sai Baba