The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 13.1.20

13.1.20

na brāhmaṇānāṃ kopo'sti kutaḥ kopācca yātanā |
mārdavātkṣamyatāṃ sādho mucyatāmeṣa pannagaḥ || 20 ||

"Gautami replied, 'People like us are never afflicted by (such misfortune). Good men have their souls always intent on virtue. The death of the boy was predestined: therefore, I am unable to approve of the destruction of this serpent. Brahmanas do not harbour resentment, because resentment leads to pain. Do thou, O good man, forgive and release this serpent out of compassion.'