How does the offering of Dakshina compare to other items used in worship, such as flowers or sandalwood?

While various items used in worship carry their own specific benefits, Dakshina is presented as having a unique and culminating importance. According to Chapter 14, offerings like sandalwood bring success, rice grains increase life, and flowers and betel leaf bestow wealth. However, Dakshina is said to bring "great abundance" and is uniquely described as the "golden flower" that distributes the fruit of great wealth. The text emphasizes that just as worldly dealings are based on money, Dakshina is an essential element for completing sacred rituals, vows, and gifts, placing it in a special category among offerings to both deities and saints.