He would much rather give up his own life and suffer all possible afflictions himself. Long life, health and freedom from disease, affluence, wealth, various kinds of pleasures and enjoyinents, are conferred by him, and it is he also who snatches them away. The lordship and affluence that one sees in Shakra and the Other celestials are, indeed, his.
विमुञ्चति न पुण्यात्मा शरण्यः शरणागतान्। आयुरारोग्यमैश्वर्यं वित्तं कामांश्च पुष्कलान्।॥ स ददाति मनुष्येभ्यः स एवाक्षिपते पुनः। शक्रादिषु च देवेषु तस्यैश्वर्यमिहोच्यते॥