*By Dr Devan
There is a mysterious, divine law woven into the very fabric of existence — the law of giving. Those who understand and live by this law find that life itself bends gently in their favor. Health, longevity, peace, and protection seem to walk beside them as invisible guardians. Philanthropy and charity are not merely social virtues; they are divine shields — protectors that safeguard us from illness, misfortune, and accidents.
When a person gives with a pure heart, something profound happens within the mind and body. The act of giving generates immense positive energy — a vibration of compassion and gratitude that purifies the soul. This vibration has the power to heal, harmonize, and protect. It transforms the giver from within, aligning their consciousness with divine benevolence. Just as a tree grows stronger when it gives shade and fruit to others, a human being grows resilient and luminous through the spirit of giving.
Modern science has begun to glimpse what ancient wisdom has always known: that emotions like compassion and generosity can directly influence one’s physiology. Studies show that those who engage in altruistic acts have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, and reduced levels of stress hormones. The brain releases endorphins — natural painkillers — and oxytocin, the hormone of love and connection. In essence, the act of giving becomes a natural medicine that heals both giver and receiver.
Illness often takes root when the mind is burdened with selfishness, resentment, or greed. These dark emotions constrict the life force and weaken immunity. Charity opens the channels of love, dissolving ego and fear. A charitable heart radiates a magnetic aura that repels negativity, misfortune, and disease. This is not mere poetry — it is energetic truth. When you help others, you invoke divine grace upon yourself. That grace becomes a shield against the unforeseen blows of life — be it an accident, an illness, or a tragedy.
Philanthropy need not always be grand or public. Even a small gesture — feeding a hungry person, helping a student, caring for an animal, or comforting a distressed soul — has the same protective power if done with sincerity. The universe does not measure the size of your giving but the purity of your intention. Every act of kindness sends ripples into the divine field, and those ripples eventually return as blessings of health and safety.
There is a saying in ancient texts: “When you protect others, you are protected.” The philanthropist, by serving humanity, unconsciously earns divine insurance against calamity. His good deeds become invisible hands that steer him away from harm. There are countless stories of people who, after years of helping others selflessly, narrowly escaped fatal accidents or recovered miraculously from grave diseases. Such miracles are not coincidences — they are the fruits of stored virtue, the accumulated energy of compassion.
Philanthropy and charity are also powerful karmic purifiers. Every human carries a residue of past actions that shape destiny. Some of those actions manifest as illness or misfortune. By practicing charity, one burns away negative karma before it can manifest physically. It is like paying off a spiritual debt before the creditor arrives. Thus, the giver walks lighter, freer, and safer.
In times of personal hardship, the most effective remedy is to give — not to withdraw. When you feel weak, serve someone weaker. When you are in pain, alleviate another’s pain. When you feel poor, share what little you have. This act reverses the current of self-pity and invokes the flow of divine abundance. You become a conduit of grace, and grace, in turn, protects you.
True philanthropy is not an act of superiority but of unity. The giver and receiver are not two; they are one soul expressing itself in two forms. When this awareness dawns, giving becomes effortless, joyful, and sacred. The philanthropist no longer donates from his wealth — he donates from his heart. And that heart becomes a fortress, guarded by unseen divine forces.
In the end, life is not measured by possessions or power but by the love we have shared. Wealth fades, fame dies, and bodies age, but the fragrance of charity lingers eternally. Those who dedicate their lives to the welfare of others are protected not only in this life but beyond it. Their path is illuminated, their health preserved, and their soul uplifted.
Thus, remember this truth: philanthropy and charity are not mere moral duties — they are divine protectors. They are the invisible hands of God, guiding, healing, and shielding those who live for others. When you give, you do not lose; you are insured by divinity itself. Your heart becomes your temple, and your life becomes your blessing.
*Dr Devan is a Mangaluru-based ENT specialist and author.
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