Bhagavatapurana 6.5.44

6.5.44

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44. Sri Suka said:— Narada, most esteemed of the righteous, accepted that curse saying "very well". One can be spoken of as a Sadhu only when, himself able (to curse in return), he patiently submits to it (without retaliating).