Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.12.31
SB 3.12.31
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tejīyasām api hy etan na suślokyaṁ jagad-guro yad-vṛttam anutiṣṭhan vai lokaḥ kṣemāya kalpate
Translation
Even though you are the most powerful being, this act does not suit you because your character is followed for spiritual improvement by people in general.