The rod of punishment is intended for the wicked. It is not intended for self-seeking. They who oppress the good should be killed.
शिष्ट्यर्थं विहितो दण्डो न वृद्ध्यर्थं विनिश्चयः। ये च शिष्टान् प्रबाधन्ते दण्डस्तेषां वधः स्मृतः॥