Offering rice-cake (piṇḍa) to the Manes (Pitāmahas) - Verse 2

Bṛhaspaṭi Said:: It is said that the vessels of the Pitṛs should be made of silver or should be silver-coated ones. The very mention of silver, its sight and gift brings about infinite and everlasting benefit in the heaven. By means of this gift, good sons redeem their ancestors.