Hence the Pitris are called Pinda. This is the root of the designation. According to the words given vent to by Vrishakapi at that time, the Pitris receive the worship offered by all.
एषा तस्य स्थितिविप्र पितरः पिण्डसंज्ञिताः। लभन्ते सततं पूजां वृषाकपिवचो यथा॥