The giving pledge: A new club for billionaires

by ASGHAR VASANWALA

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Most of us are like hoarding rats. Those who have more want more; they want to go to the top. A wise man named Shaikh Sa’di Shirazi of Iran, in 13th century said “In one country two kings cannot live peacefully; they want other half” Indians call themselves from land of saints, but most Indians are stingy in giving. Those Gurus, Maharishis, Baba, Mullahs, Imams, and Syednas, emphasize daily on giving, while they sit on tons of wealth. They want to pass their wealth to their children.

Bill & Melinda gates and Warren Buffett are changing psychology of hoarding wealth. They want all billionaires to bequeath 50% of their wealth for helping have-nots. (Please watch the above video.) I think Indian Billionaires and religious leaders should set an example by giving away half of their wealth.

Asghar Vasanwala can be reached at asgharfv@gmail.com