| 22. The gift
that is given at a wrong place or time, to unworthy persons, without respect
or with insult, that is declared to be Tamasic. At a wrong place and time:
at a place which is not sacred and which is associated with mlech has (Nonaryans)
with unholy things and the like, and at a time which is not auspiciousi.e
which is not marked with any such specialty as the suns passage from one
zodiacal sign to another. unworthy person: such as fools or rogues. Without
aspect: without agreeable speech, without the washing of feet, or without
worship, though the gift be trade in proper time and place. How to perfect
the defective act. The following instructions are given with a view to perfecting
sacrifices, gifts, austerities, etc. |
