
Chapter 17 · Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga
The Quality of Giving · How You Give Matters Too
Meaning
"Charity given at the wrong place or time, to unworthy recipients, without respect or with contempt, is said to be tamasic."
Explanation
Even generosity has a quality to it — giving thoughtlessly or with contempt can undo much of the good the gift itself might have done.
Today's Life Lesson
When you give something today — time, money, or help — give it with genuine respect, not as an afterthought.