The Upanishads

Dana - Generosity

The practice of giving and sharing.

Dana is giving freely without expectation of return. Generosity loosens attachment, purifies the giver, and creates good karma. The highest gift is the gift of knowledge.

Give, for wealth not shared brings no happiness.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Traditional Teaching

Generosity expands the heart and reduces ego.

Various Upanishads