It is seen that people adore the departed Manes first, and please the celestials next by offering them their worship. Hence, one should always adore the departed Manes with every care.
पितॄन् पूज्यादितः पश्चाद्देवतास्तर्पयन्ति वै। तस्मात् तान् सर्वयज्ञेन पुरुषः पूजयेत् सदा॥