Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 42
Dhruva-vaṁśa Continuation: Utkala’s Renunciation, Aṅga’s Sacrifice, and the Birth of Vena
Prelude to Pṛthu
तं विचक्ष्य खलं पुत्रं शासनैर्विविधैर्नृप: । यदा न शासितुं कल्पो भृशमासीत्सुदुर्मना: ॥ ४२ ॥
taṁ vicakṣya khalaṁ putraṁ śāsanair vividhair nṛpaḥ yadā na śāsituṁ kalpo bhṛśam āsīt sudurmanāḥ
看到儿子韦纳残忍无情的行为后，安格王用各种方式惩罚他以期通过管教让他改过自新，但始终无法将他引向正途。国王因此感到极度悲痛。
FAQs
This verse shows that even with various forms of discipline, a deeply wicked nature may remain ungovernable, causing grief to righteous parents; it highlights the seriousness of cultivating virtue early and seeking dharmic guidance.
Aṅga observed Vena’s wicked disposition and attempted many corrective measures, but when Vena could not be controlled, the king became deeply unhappy, fearing the consequences of such an heir.
Use varied, appropriate correction and mentorship, but also recognize limits—seek wise counsel, strengthen values-based education, and prioritize character development over mere authority or punishment.