The end that was attained to formerly by king Shivi on account of his having granted life to the pigeon is acquired by him, O king, who makes a gift of food to a Brahmana.
प्राणान् दत्त्वा कपोताय यत् प्राप्तं शिबिना पुरा। तां गतिं लभते दत्त्वा द्विजस्यान्न विशाम्पते॥