yad dattam tad dhy anasvaram
esu-in all these (seasonal times); snanam-bathing in the Ganges, Yamuna or any other sacred places; japah-chanting; homah-performing fire sacrifices; vratam-executing vows; deva-the Supreme Lord; dvija-arcanam-worshiping the brahmanas or Vaisnavas; pitr-unto the forefathers; deva-demigods; nr-human beings in general; bhutebhyah-and all other living entities; yat-whatever; dattam-offered; tat-that; hi-indeed; anasvaram-permanently beneficial.