Hrdayam

The Heart of Sharing

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“Heart” is from the Sanskrit word “hṛd,” composed of two seed sounds: “hṛ” meaning “to take or carry away” and “da” meaning “giving”. Our physical heart gives (pumps) oxygenated blood to our body, and takes in/receives deoxygenated blood from our body. Thus the “heart” involves sharing, both giving and receiving. Giving to someone out of pure generosity makes us feel …