They decided to advise him first, and if it does not work, they would destroy him. Now we can see a wonderful note on how a ruler should take care of his country and protect his people.

Suppressing their anger, the sages told Venan, “By word, mind, body and intellect, people perform their duties and get rewarded accordingly. A king should protect their Karmam. A king should protect his people from corrupt ministers and thieves. He should levy reasonable taxes from the people. Please remember all these, as it will bring glory to you. First and foremost honour the Lord”.

Venan retorted, “I am the King and so the Lord too. Aren’t you ashamed to glorify Vishnu? Praise me, not anyone else”.

The sages could not bear any more of it. They realized that no advice would work on him and the only way to save the country was by destroying him.  Their curse engulfed Venan and he fell down lifeless. The sages left the palace. Mother Suneetha could not bear her son’s death, so she preserved his dead body in (some medicinal) oil.

As the king was no more, once again robbers and criminals came out and enjoyed disturbing and destroying innocent people.