Benefit Derivedfrom Charitable Gifts - Verse 1

Though ancient works on Dharma Sastra insist upon avoidance of lavishness in Sr&ddha, later Puranas encourage profuse expenditure on Sraddha, e.g. Pd. P. Sfs(i-Khapda 9.179-181, Varaha P. 13.50-51, VP. III. 14.22-23. Pitfs are reported to have two Gathas expressing their desire to have a descendant who would bestow on Brahmanas (for the benefit of Pitrs) jewels, clothes, land, costly vehicles. This text encourages 628 Vayu Pttr&na