A huge tree, just growing, assumes large proportions, Numberless creatures then come and seek its shelter. When, however, it is cut down or burnt, those who had taken its shelter become all houseless.
महान् वृक्षो जायते वर्धते च तं चैव भूतानि समाश्रयन्ति। यदा वृक्षश्छिद्यते दह्यते च तदाश्रया अनिकेता भवन्ति॥