It is through the Brahmanas that the departed manes and the deities become pleased. The Brahmana, O Matanga, is said to be the foremost of all created Beings. The Brahmana grants all objects which are desired and in the way they are desired.
ब्राह्मणेभ्योऽनुतृप्यन्ते पितरो देवतास्तथा। ब्राह्मणः सर्वभूतानां मतङ्ग पर उच्यते॥