The merit of a gift of earth increases every time the earth given away bears crops for the benefit of the owner, as a drop of oil, falling upon water, is seen to extend on every side, and cover the watery surface.
यथाप्सु पतितः शक्र तैलविन्दुर्विसर्पति। तथा भूमिकृतं दानं सस्ये सस्ये विवर्धते॥