आयुः श्रियं यशो धर्मं लोकानाशिष एव च ।
हन्ति श्रेयांसि सर्वाणि पुंसो महदतिक्रमः ॥
- भागवतपुराणम्, १०.४.४६
Persecuting or disrespecting great souls destroys one’s longevity, wealth, fame, dharma, elevation to higher worlds, and all forms of blessings and well-being.