Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 105
वृद्धत्वे हि समश्राति नरो वै नात्र भविष्यति । तस्माद्देशे च काले च सुपात्रे विधिना नरः । शुभार्जितं प्रयुञ्जीत श्रद्धया शाठ्यवर्जितः
vṛddhatve hi samaśrāti naro vai nātra bhaviṣyati | tasmāddeśe ca kāle ca supātre vidhinā naraḥ | śubhārjitaṃ prayuñjīta śraddhayā śāṭhyavarjitaḥ
Pada usia tua, manusia pasti merosot—tiada keraguan. Maka pada tempat dan waktu yang wajar, kepada penerima yang layak, seseorang hendaklah menurut dharma mempersembahkan sedekah daripada rezeki yang diperoleh dengan benar, dengan iman dan tanpa tipu daya.
Lomaharṣaṇa (Sūta) (deduced for Māheśvarakhaṇḍa context)
Scene: An elder reflects on frailty while a younger self is shown giving properly—two-time overlay. The message: do dharma now, with faith, right earnings, and without deceit.
FAQs
Since life is uncertain and old age brings decline, one should practice timely, rule-based charity with faith and honesty.
No single tīrtha is specified; the verse gives a universal dharma guideline applicable at sacred places and times.
Dāna should be done deśa-kāla-supātra (right place, right time, worthy recipient) and with śraddhā, without deceit.