Some people I know are kind by nature. They don't mind giving and are quick to donate in cash when approached. Some just donate, never really knowing who or where their money ended up. Questions posed to the Buddha by Devahita, a brahmin; should be good food for thought: Where should you give an available gift? Where is a gift very fruitful? How does one who is donating ensure the success of their religious donation? Buddha's reply however, I do find difficult to understand : One who knows their past lives, and sees heaven and places of loss, and has attained the ending of rebirth, that sage has perfect insight. Here you should give an available gift; what’s given here is very fruitful. That’s how a sponsor of sacrifices ensures the success of their religious donation. Not being able to pin point a deserving sage, perhaps a person just have to give a gift to just anyone. Just don't expect to be rewarded though.
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