paropakara | परोपकार

paropakara (Devanagari: परोपकार; ISO 15919: parōpakāra) signifies benevolence or the act of uplifting others.

Since every living being has two aspects—a material body and a divine soul—this upliftment takes two distinct forms:

• Physical: Fulfilling material needs to support the body.
• Spiritual: Uplifting the soul.

While many can support the physical body, only God (Hari) / Guru possesses the ability to truly uplift the soul.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: paropakar
• Related Concepts: jiva, Guru, Materialism vs. Spritualism: Clash or Harmony, Why Seek a Saint When You Can Pray to God?
• Reference: Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis