Shloka 54
तीर्थवंशोपदेशः
Tīrtha-vaṃśa Upadeśa: Instruction on the Fruits of Sacred Waters
हृतस्वा ह्तदाराश्ष ये विप्रा देशसम्प्लवे । अर्थार्थमभिगच्छन्ति तेभ्यो दत्त महाफलम्
hṛtasvā hṛtadārāś ca ye viprā deśasamplave | arthārtham abhigacchanti tebhyo dattaṃ mahāphalam ||
毗湿摩说：当国土陷入灾厄与动乱之时，那些财物被夺、妻子被掳的婆罗门，或会前来求取生计。施与这般困厄的求乞者，能结极大的福德之果；因为它在社会崩坏之际扶持无辜，并以慈悲救济护持达摩。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Charity gains exceptional merit when directed to those in acute distress—especially during societal calamity—because it preserves life, dignity, and dharma when normal supports have collapsed.
In Bhishma’s instruction on dharma, he describes a time of regional upheaval (deśasamplava) and notes that Brahmins who have been robbed of wealth and family security may approach for support; giving to them is declared highly fruitful.