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Chapter 17 • Verse 20

Sraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of Threefold Faith

Sanskrit Verse

Datavyam iti yad danam diyate 'nupakarine, deshe kale cha patre cha tad danam sattvikam smritam

Translation & Meaning

Charity given to a worthy person simply because it is right to give, without consideration of anything in return, at the proper time and place—such charity is of the nature of goodness.

Key Teachings

  • Give without expectation
  • Right time, place, and recipient
  • Sattvic charity is selfless

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