 न सत्यं दानमानौ वा न यज्ञाश्चाप्तदक्षिणाः।तथा बलकरा स्सीते यथा सेवा पितुर्हिता।। 
  Truth or munificence or homage or distribution of gifts to the revered ones or sacrifices, O Sita, are  not considered as efficacious as service to father. 