Editing Altruism (section)

===Hinduism===
In Hinduism, selflessness ({{transliteration|sa|Atmatyag}}), love ({{transliteration|sa|Prema}}), kindness ({{transliteration|sa|Daya}}), and forgiveness ({{transliteration|sa|Kshama}}) are considered as the highest acts of humanity or "{{transliteration|sa|Manushyattva}}". Giving alms to the beggars or poor people is considered as a divine act or "{{transliteration|sa|Punya}}" and Hindus believe it will free their souls from guilt or "{{transliteration|sa|Paapa}}" and will led them to heaven or "{{transliteration|sa|Swarga}}" in afterlife. Altruism is also the central act of various Hindu mythology and religious poems and songs. Mass donation of clothes to poor people ({{transliteration|sa|Vastraseva}}), or blood donation camp or mass food donation ({{transliteration|sa|Annaseva}}) for poor people is common in various Hindu religious ceremonies.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}

The [[Bhagavad Gita]] supports the doctrine of karma yoga (achieving oneness with God through action) and [[Nishkama Karma]] or action without expectation or desire for personal gain which can be said to encompass altruism. Altruistic acts are generally celebrated and well received in Hindu literature and are central to Hindu morality.<ref>Sivananda, Swami. ''Phaladhikaranam, Topic 8'', Sutras 38–41.</ref>