Shloka 3
Dhruva’s Humiliation, Sunīti’s Counsel, and Nārada’s Bhakti-Yoga Instruction
तयो: समभवल्लोभो निकृतिश्च महामते । ताभ्यां क्रोधश्च हिंसा च यद्दुरुक्ति: स्वसा कलि: ॥ ३ ॥
tayoḥ samabhaval lobho nikṛtiś ca mahā-mate tābhyāṁ krodhaś ca hiṁsā ca yad duruktiḥ svasā kaliḥ
Oh gran sabio, de Dambha y Māyā nacieron Lobha (Avaricia) y Nikṛti (Astucia). De ellos surgieron Krodha (Ira) y Hiṁsā (Violencia); y de Krodha e Hiṁsā nacieron Kali y su hermana Durukti (Palabra áspera).
FAQs
This verse links Kali with “durukti” (abusive, harsh speech), indicating that quarrel and spiritual decline flourish where speech becomes cruel, offensive, and irreverent.
He explains a moral chain: when greed and deceit dominate, frustration and conflict naturally grow, which then manifest as anger and harm toward others—classic symptoms of adharma.
Watch the sequence: curb greed, avoid dishonest dealings, and discipline speech—because harsh words often ignite anger and lead to violence in relationships and society.