I wish to hear this, that is, what are the ends attained by the balls offered at Shraddhas when thus disposed of by being thrown into the waters, given to the wife, and thrown into the burning fire.
एतदिच्छाम्यहं श्रोतुं पिण्डेषु त्रिषु श गतिः॥ फलं वृत्तिं च मार्गं च यश्चैनं प्रतिपद्यते।