03-19-2007, 02:22 PM
Hi,
I'm currently debating about charity work done by Hindus in ancient, medieval and preindependent India. These people are of opinion that Hindu organizations are doing charity only as as a reactionary measure to combat conversions. I find this statement very demeaning as it assumes Hindus don't do charity as a genuine effort to alleviate poverty.
Can someone please give me references to refute these claims? I would like links which give evidence of charity work done by Hindus in the 1800 to 1950 period.
I'm currently debating about charity work done by Hindus in ancient, medieval and preindependent India. These people are of opinion that Hindu organizations are doing charity only as as a reactionary measure to combat conversions. I find this statement very demeaning as it assumes Hindus don't do charity as a genuine effort to alleviate poverty.
Can someone please give me references to refute these claims? I would like links which give evidence of charity work done by Hindus in the 1800 to 1950 period.