Charity performed at an improper place and time and given to unworthy persons without respect and with contempt is charity in the mode of ignorance. BG 17.22 - 1972

Expressions researched:
"charity performed at an improper place and time and given to unworthy persons without respect and with contempt is charity in the mode of ignorance"

Bhagavad-gita As it is

BG Chapters 13 - 18

And charity performed at an improper place and time and given to unworthy persons without respect and with contempt is charity in the mode of ignorance.

BG 17.22 (1972), Translation and Purport

And charity performed at an improper place and time and given to unworthy persons without respect and with contempt is charity in the mode of ignorance.

Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. That sort of contribution is in the mode of ignorance. Such charity is not beneficial; rather, sinful persons are encouraged. Similarly, if a person gives charity to a suitable person without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is also said to be in the mode of darkness.