Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 2.31

Sanskrit

स्वधर्ममपि चावेक्ष्य न विकम्पितुमर्हसि। धर्म्याद्धि युद्धाछ्रेयोऽन्यत्क्षत्रियस्य न विद्यते।।2.31।।

swa-dharmam api chāvekṣhya na vikampitum arhasi dharmyāddhi yuddhāch chhreyo ’nyat kṣhatriyasya na vidyate

Meaning

Stand firm in your responsibilities. Pursuing your purpose with integrity beats any easier alternative. Commitment to meaningful work defines excellence.

Translation

Even considering your own duty, you should not waver, since there is nothing better for a Ksatriya than a righteous battle.

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: