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Take Exam (Pay Later)Dana & Seva: The Karmic Tax
The Essence
You cannot bribe Saturn with a diamond. You cannot chant away a debt to Rahu. For the Dusthana houses (6, 8, 12), the only currency accepted is 'Dana' (Donation) and 'Seva' (Service). This is the 'Karmic Tax'. If you owe money to the universe, you must pay it voluntarily through charity, or the universe will take it forcibly through theft, unexpected bills, or loss.
Classical Verse
"Danaat shudhyati vittam. (Wealth is purified by charity)."
Modern Translation
The Law of Specific Payment: 1. Saturn (Labor/Suffering): Serve the elderly, the crippled, or the working class. Donate iron, black clothes, or sesame. 2. Mars (Blood/Violence): Donate blood. Help soldiers or burn victims. Donate red lentils. 3. Rahu (Outcasts/Confusion): Help lepers, drug addicts, or stray dogs. Clean toilets (destroys ego). 4. Jupiter (Wisdom): Donate to teachers, temples, or students. The 12th House Secret: The 12th house is 'Vyaya' (Loss). To stop financial bleeding, you must *voluntarily* activate the 12th house by donating money. If you give it away, the planetary demand is satisfied, and the forced losses stop.
Practical Insight
The 'Secret' Donation (Gupta Daan). The highest form of remedy is anonymous charity. If you tell people you donated, the ego gets boosted (Sun), and the karmic benefit for Saturn/Rahu is nullified. Drop the money in the box and run. Do not look back. Do not claim the tax deduction.
Go Deeper
Identify your most troublesome planet. Find the specific item or group of people it rules. Make a plan to donate or serve them this Saturday. Do it secretly.
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