(9.5.9) What are Ashta Mahadaan / What are eight great charities

Ashta Mahadaan kaonase Hain ? What are eight donations ? Ashta Mahadaan
In Hinduism Daan or donation plays a vital role. The following are the eight things which are given as donation or charity -
1. Kapaas ( कपास )
2. Namak (नमक )
3.Ghee (घी )
4. Saptdhaanya (सप्तधान्य )
5. Swarna (स्वर्ण )
6. Lohaa ( लोहा )
7. Bhoomi (भूमि )
8. Gaudaan (गौदान )
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