जो संपति दससीस अरपि करि रावन सिव पहँ लीन्हीं । सो संपदा बिभीषन कहँ अति सकुच सहित हरि दीन्हीं ॥
— Tulsidas
Meaning

The immense wealth and kingdom that Ravana attained from Lord Shiva by sacrificing his ten heads, Lord Rama gifted to Vibhishana with great modesty, feeling it was too small a gift.

Explanation

This beautiful verse highlights the boundless generosity and humility of Lord Rama. Ravana had to sacrifice his ten heads in intense penance to receive the immense wealth and kingdom of Lanka from Lord Shiva. Yet, when Vibhishana surrendered at Rama's feet, Rama gifted him that very same kingdom instantly. What touches the heart is Rama's deep humility—he felt shy and hesitated, feeling that this vast empire was still too small an offering for such a devoted soul. It beautifully reminds us that the Divine does not demand painful sacrifices, only pure devotion, and when God blesses, He gives with an overflowing, humble heart.

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