Praise of charitable gifts in Śrāddha - Verse 38
Brahmanda Purana (GRETIL / Wisdomlib) · 16 · Verse 38
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Sanskrit Original
वस्त्राभावे क्रिया नास्ति य5दानतपांसि च। तस्माद्वस्त्राणि देयानि श्राद्धकाले तु नित्यशः।।
vastrābhāve kriyā nāsti ya5dānatapāṃsi ca| tasmādvastrāṇi deyāni śrāddhakāle tu nityaśaḥ||
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Bṛhaspati said:: On the top of a heavenly chariot, he shines like the moon among the stars. In all rites pertaining to the Devas, clothes have been praised by all the Devas. In the absence of clothes—neither Yajña nor charitable gift nor penance—is possible. Hence, clothes must always be given at the time of Śrāddha ceremony.