Srimad Bhagavatam — Chaturtha Skandha, Shloka 30
King Vena’s Tyranny, the Sages’ Counsel, and the Birth of Niṣāda
इति तेऽसत्कृतास्तेन द्विजा: पण्डितमानिना । भग्नायां भव्ययाच्ञायां तस्मै विदुर चुक्रुधु: ॥ ३० ॥
iti te ’sat-kṛtās tena dvijāḥ paṇḍita-māninā bhagnāyāṁ bhavya-yācñāyāṁ tasmai vidura cukrudhuḥ
亲爱的维杜拉（Vidura），祝你好运。那个愚蠢的国王自以为博学多才，竟然侮辱了大圣人们。圣人们因国王的话而心碎，对他勃然大怒。
FAQs
This verse shows that when brāhmaṇas are dishonored and their rightful request is obstructed, it creates grave reaction—anger and corrective action—because such disrespect undermines dharma.
Because Vena, thinking himself very learned, dishonored them and frustrated their proper request, so they responded with anger in defense of dharma.
Avoid ego-based “I know better” attitudes; respect genuine wisdom and those dedicated to spiritual principles, and respond to guidance with humility rather than obstruction.