Abstinence from harmful speech is very important. The austerity of thought includes serenity of mind, gentleness, equanimity, self-control, and the purity of thought. There cannot be purity of word and deed without pu rity of thought. Austerity that is performed for gaining respect, honor, reverence, and for the sake of show that yields an uncertain and temporary result is said to be in the mode of passion. Austerity performed with foolish stubbornness, or with self-tor ture, or for harming others, is declared to be in the node of ignorance.
Nobody does anything for others.
They all do for their own benefit. It is the giver, not the receiver, who is blessed. In fact, the one who receives your help does you a favor by accepting what you give, and thereby helps you to evolve and move closer to the divine, blissful being, who in reality is within all. Charities taken unnecessarily compelled by greed for name or fame do great harm to the recipient. Love the cheapest charity holds the key to enter His Kingdom.