Srimad-Bhagavatam: Canto 11 - Chapter 1 - Verse 55


Sanskrit:

कर्तुश्च सारथेर्हेतोरनुमोदितुरेव च ।कर्मणां भागिन: प्रेत्य भूयो भूयसि तत् फलम् ॥ ५५ ॥

ITRANS:

kartuś ca sārather hetoranumoditur eva cakarmaṇāṁ bhāginaḥ pretyabhūyo bhūyasi tat-phalam

Translation:

Not only the performer of the theft but also anyone who assists him, instigates the crime, or simply approves of it must also share the reaction in the next life. According to their degree of participation, they each must suffer a proportionate consequence.

Purport:

Stealing paraphernalia meant for worshiping the Supreme Lord or His authorized representatives should be avoided at all costs.