Even if devotees excuse those who insult them, Krishna takes a different position and He is strict on this matter. Krishna will not excuse or tolerate any insult of His devotees. If we want to please Krishna, we must never insult His devotees.
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
In his lecture on Bhagavad Gita, Text 1.26 and 1.27, London, 1973.
