Hence, the master of all creatures has himself said that the gift of food is a very superior gift. You have heard, O son of Kunti, what the auspicious words are of Savitri herself.
अन्नदानमतस्तस्माच्छ्रेष्ठमाह प्रजापतिः। सावित्र्या ह्यपि कौन्तेय श्रुतं ते वचनं शुभम्॥