Ep. 154 - सरल भगवद् गीता अध्याय 17 (श्रद्धा के विभाग) श्लोक 20,21 || Bhagavad Gita Simplified Chapter 17 (Divisions of Faith) - Verses 20,21 || 30/11/2022

(Verse 20) Shri Krishna described the characteristics or conditions of charity performed with a sattvic attitude. Conducting charity out of a sense of duty is the first condition. It should come naturally to us, and not because someone has asked us to do it.  Every man should offer charity as a sacred duty, and not for gaining honor and fame in the world. “It is my duty to offer this gift to this man, and therefore I am giving it” – such should be the spirit behind all acts of a beneficent nature. In truth, whatever good we do to others, whatever sacrifice we make for the sake of others, is well done unto one’s own self. So, when we help poor and needy people, let us remember that we are not supporting them, for, the Lord is the support to all, but adding to the pile of our to own righteousness which will greatly advance our own spiritual aim.  (Verse 21) Shri Krishna says that the giving of charity, and gifts in general while expecting something in return, is rajasic charity. - Send in a Voice Message - https://anchor.fm/spirituallearningpodcast/message