Surabhi said: Though I have thousands of offspring, yet my affection flows equally towards them all. But, O Shakra, I feel greater compassion for one who is weak and honest.
सुरभिरुवाच यदि पुत्रसहस्राणि सर्वत्र समतैव मे। दीनस्य तु सतः शक्र पुत्रस्याभ्यधिका कृपा॥