These are the five sorts of gift. They increase the giver's merits and fame. The Lord of all creatures has said that one should always make gifts according to his power. a
इति पञ्चविधं दानं पुण्यकीर्तिविवर्धनम्। यथाशक्त्या प्रदातव्यमेवमाह प्रजापतिः॥