durjaram -- indigestible; bata -- indeed; brahma -- of a brahmana; svam -- the property; bhuktam -- consumed; agneh -- than fire; manak -- a little; api -- even; tejiyasah -- for one who is more intensely potent; api -- even; kim uta -- what then to speak of; rajnam -- for kings; isvara -- controllers; maninam -- who presume themselves.

[Lord Krishna said:] How indigestible is the property of a brahmana, even when enjoyed just slightly and by one more potent than fire! What then to speak of kings who try to enjoy it, presuming themselves lords.