He who never takes any food without first giving a part of it to the Brahmanas and celestials and guests, becomes entitled to first portions of food. Such a man becomes gifted with strength and energy. Hence one should never take any food without first offering a portion thereof to the celestial after adoring them with respect.
अग्रदाताग्रभोगी स्याद् बलवीर्यसमन्वितः। तस्मादग्रं प्रयच्छेत देवेभ्यः प्रतिपूजितम्॥