Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 29
Balarāma Humbles the Kurus and Rescues Sāmba
श्रीबादरायणिरुवाच जन्मबन्धुश्रियोन्नद्धमदास्ते भरतर्षभ । आश्राव्य रामं दुर्वाच्यमसभ्या: पुरमाविशन् ॥ २९ ॥
śrī-bādarāyaṇir uvāca janma-bandhu-śrīyonnaddha- madās te bharatarṣabha āśrāvya rāmaṁ durvācyam asabhyāḥ puram āviśan
室利·巴达拉亚尼（Śrī Bādarāyaṇi）说：婆罗多族中最优秀的人啊，傲慢的库鲁人因出身高贵和亲属众多而不可一世，在对巴拉拉玛主（Lord Balarāma）说了这些刺耳的话后，便转身回到了他们的城市。
FAQs
This verse describes how people become “unnaddha-mada” (puffed up and intoxicated) due to birth, relatives, and opulence, leading them to speak harshly and act without culture—showing pride as a cause of adharma.
Because they were arrogant from social position and prosperity, they behaved as “asabhyāḥ” (uncivil) and insulted Balarāma before entering the city, reflecting the narrative theme of pride confronting divine authority.
It cautions that status, family connections, and money can inflate ego and damage speech and conduct; practicing humility and respectful communication is a direct antidote taught through this episode.