That gift which is given, knowing it to be a duty, in a fit time and place, to a worthy person, from whom we expect nothing in return, is held to be SATTVIC.

dātavyaṃ = worth giving; iti = thus; yat = that which; dānaṃ = charity; dīyate = is given; anupakāriṇe = irrespective of return; deśe = in a proper place; kāle = at a proper time; ca = also; pātre = to a suitable person; ca = and; tat = that; dānaṃ = charity; sāttvikaṃ = in the mode of goodness; smṛtaṃ = is considered.;