What is the scriptural and symbolic justification for offering Dakshina and other items during worship, as described in the text?

The practice of giving Dakshina is justified through both scriptural and symbolic reasoning. Chapter 14 cites a Vedic mantra stating, "Those who give Dakshina stay in high places; those who give gold become immortal; those who give gold become pure in heart." Different offerings are said to yield specific benefits: sandalwood brings success, rice grains increase life, and flowers bring prosperity. Dakshina, specifically, is called the "golden flower" that distributes the fruit of great wealth and abundance. The text argues that since mantras approve Dakshina for the worship of gods, it is certainly appropriate in the worship of saints.