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PHRASES IN THE GITA - 250
दानं तत्तामसम् .. (अध्याय १७ - श्लोक २२)
தானம் தத்தாமஸம் .. (அத்யாயம் 17 - ஶ்லோகம் 22)
Daanam Tattaamasam .. (Chapter 17 - Shlokam 22)
Meaning : That is Charity by the person in Mode of Ignorance (Taamasika) ..
Ignorance is an important trait of Taamasi or (the person in mode of ignorance) .. It is obvious that the Taamasi donates at an improper place , at an inappropriate time and to an unqualified person .. Donation by a Taamasi is result of lack of thoughts ..
Asat Bhaavana or flimsy and unreal thoughts is another trait of a Taamasi .. It is hence natural that he donates to flimsy and unworthy causes .. He donates without any respect for the receiver .. In a donation , the donor's hands are above and receiver's are below .. The donor obviously develops an arrogance through the act of donation .. This can be avoided by donating with humility .. "I am able to give only this" ; "This is a humble offering" and such thoughts are suggested by the Vedas .. But , the Taamasi can not .. He neither harbours love nor respect for the receiver and donates with arrogance ..
Ignorance is an important trait of Taamasi or (the person in mode of ignorance) .. It is obvious that the Taamasi donates at an improper place , at an inappropriate time and to an unqualified person .. Donation by a Taamasi is result of lack of thoughts ..
Asat Bhaavana or flimsy and unreal thoughts is another trait of a Taamasi .. It is hence natural that he donates to flimsy and unworthy causes .. He donates without any respect for the receiver .. In a donation , the donor's hands are above and receiver's are below .. The donor obviously develops an arrogance through the act of donation .. This can be avoided by donating with humility .. "I am able to give only this" ; "This is a humble offering" and such thoughts are suggested by the Vedas .. But , the Taamasi can not .. He neither harbours love nor respect for the receiver and donates with arrogance ..
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