Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, 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
おお大賢者よ、ダンバとマーヤーからローバ（貪欲）とニクリティ（狡猾）が生まれた。そこからクローダ（怒り）とヒンサー（害意・暴虐）が生じ、さらにクローダとヒンサーからカリと、その姉妹ドゥルヴクティ（辛辣な言葉）が生まれた。
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.