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The highest gifts in the Hindu tradition are those given for the sake of giving and without expectation of return (datavyam iti yad danam diyate 'nupakarine). [iv]
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Aurddhsadehikam danam means gifts made in course of Sraddhas and other rites that are observed for improving the position of a deceased person.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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However, S.bramanyam's 1938 hit S.va S.danam, which introduced the legend M.S. S.bbulakshmi, had her singing this song, making it an immortal melody.
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