454. Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 5, Ch. 26

there; Sata-sahasra-yojane—measuring 100,000 yojanas (800,000
miles); krmi-kunde—in a lake of worms; krmi-bhitah—becoming one
of the worms; svayam—he himself; krmibhih—by the other worms;
eva—certainly; bhaksyamdnah—being eaten; krmi-bhojanah—eating
worms; ydvat—as long as; tat—that lake is wide; apratta-aprahita—
unshared and unoffered food; adah—one who eats; anirvesam—who
has not performed atonement; dtmanam—to himself; ydtayate—gives
pain.

TRANSLATION

A person is considered no better than a crow if after receiving
some food, he does not divide it among guests, old men and
children, but simply eats it himself, or if he eats it without per-
forming the five kinds of sacrifice. After death he is put into the
most abominable hell, known as Krmibhojana. In that hell is a lake
100,000 yojanas [800,000 miles] wide and filled with worms. He
becomes a worm in that lake and feeds on the other worms there,
who also feed on him. Unless he atones for his actions before his
death, such a sinful man remains in the hellish lake of Krmibho-
jana for as many years as there are yojanas in the width of the lake.

PURPORT
As stated in Bhagavad-gita (3.13):

yajna-sistasinah santo
mucyante sarva-kilbisaih

bhurijate te tv agham papa
ya pacanty atma-karanat

“The devotees of the Lord are released from all kinds of sins because
they eat food which is first offered for sacrifice. Others, who prepare food
for personal sense enjoyment, verily eat only sin.” All food is given to us
by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Eko bahinadm yo vidadhati
kaman: the Lord supplies everyone with the necessities of life. Therefore
we should acknowledge His mercy by performing yajna (sacrifice). This
is the duty of everyone. Indeed, the sole purpose of life is to perform
yajna. According to Krsna (Bg. 3.9):
