Bhagavad Gita 17.22 - Charity Given In Knowledge Brings Real Welfare (download mp3)
by Nanda Dulal Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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Bg 17.22
adesa-kale yad danam
apatrebhyas ca diyate
asat-krtam avajñatam
tat tamasam udahrtam
Translation:
And charity performed at an impure place, at an improper time, to unworthy persons, or without proper attention and respect is said to be in the mode of ignorance.
Purport:
Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. That sort of contribution is in the mode of ignorance. Such charity is not beneficial; rather, sinful persons are encouraged. Similarly, if a person gives charity to a suitable person but without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is also said to be in the mode of darkness.
