
Chapter 16 · Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
Hollow Generosity · The Intention Behind the Act
Meaning
"I am rich and well-born; who else is equal to me? I shall sacrifice, I shall give, I shall rejoice — thus they are deluded by ignorance."
Explanation
Even generosity and ritual can become hollow when they're really just performances for an inflated sense of self — the intention behind an act matters as much as the act itself.
Today's Life Lesson
Before doing a good deed today, check your own intention — is it genuine care, or a quiet performance for others?