The giver of food is said to be the giver of life. Indeed, he is said to be the giver of everything. Hence, O king, such a acquires both strength and personal grace in this world.
प्रणवांश्चापि भवति रूपवांश्च तथा नृप। अन्नदः प्राणदो लोके सर्वदः प्रोच्यते तु सः॥