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## The Twentieth Chapter
**301** The valiant, with their hidden strength, are firmly established in their bodies. Even the virtuous, at times, can be as scorching as fire. **38** Therefore, O King! Until a great calamity befalls you, do not disregard this evil act of Vali. Do not neglect yourself or those who depend on you. **39**
Then, bowing his head, Padma said, "O Lord! I have given Vali the kingdom for seven days, I have no authority over it now. **40** You, O Lord, go and rule over him. By your unyielding wisdom, Vali will surely accept your words."
Upon hearing this, Vishnu Kumar Muni went to Vali. **41** And said, "O good man! Why are you engaged in this condemned act of promoting unrighteousness for half a day? **42** What harm have those sages, who are absorbed in the single-minded pursuit of penance, done to you, that you, being superior, have acted like an inferior towards them? **43** Due to their fear of the bondage of their own actions, the ascetics never harm others through their mind, speech, or body. **44** Therefore, this evil act of yours towards those peaceful sages is not right. If you desire peace, quickly retract this transgression born of negligence. **45**
Then Vali said, "If they leave my kingdom, the transgression may be removed, otherwise, it will remain as it is." **46**
Vishnu Kumar replied, "These are established in their own yoga, they will not move even a step from here. They may abandon their bodies, but they will not violate the established order. **47** Grant me three steps of land for the stay of those sages. Do not make yourself too harsh. I have never begged anyone before, yet for the sake of these sages, I beg you for three steps of land. Therefore, grant my request." **48**
Accepting Vishnu Kumar's request, Vali said, "If they transgress even a step beyond that boundary, they will be punishable. I have no fault in this." **49** For a man in the world is afflicted with calamity when he breaks his word, not when he is the protector of his word. **50**
The virtuous, filled with sorrow, become distorted and only give water - they destroy with curses, etc. **37**
Those who are valiant, whose strength is hidden, and who have firmly controlled their bodies, even such virtuous ones can sometimes be as scorching as fire. **38**