Indeed, the celestials and the departed, Manes derive their sustenance from such offerings. Pleased with such offerings they please the offerer in return with longevity and fame and riches.
इतो दत्तेन जीवन्ति देवताः पितरस्तथा। ते प्रीताः प्रीणयन्तेनमायुषा यशसा धनैः॥