kim-why; va-also; amhah-sinful activities; vene-unto Vena; uddisya-seeing; brahma-dandam-curse of a brahmana; ayuyujan-they desired to award; danda-vrata-dhare-who carries the rod of punishment; rajni-unto the king; munayah-the great sages; dharma-kovidah-completely conversant with religious principles.