Srimad Bhagavad-Gita : Chapter-18, Slokam - 43.

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Monday, October 03, 2022. 07:40. 
Chapter-18.  Moksha-sannyasa-yogam.

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Slokam-43 :

"Shauryam tejo dhritir dakshyam yuddhe chapy apalayanam

danam ishvara-bhavash cha kshatram karma svabhava-jam."

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Translation-1.

BG 18.43: "Valor, strength, fortitude, skill in weaponry, resolve never to retreat from battle, large-heartedness in charity, and leadership abilities, these are the natural qualities of work for Kshatriyas."

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Translation -2.

śhauryam—valor; 

tejaḥ—strength; 

dhṛitiḥ—fortitude; 

dākṣhyam yuddhe—skill in weaponry; 

cha—and; 

api—also; 

apalāyanam—not fleeing; 

dānam—large-heartedness; 

īśhvara—leadership; 

bhāvaḥ—qualities; 

cha—and; 

kṣhātram—of the warrior and administrative class; 

karma—work; 

svabhāva-jam—born of one’s intrinsic qualities

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Commentary :

The Kshatriyas were those whose natures were predominantly rājasic, with a mixture of sattva guṇa. This made them royal, heroic, daring, commanding, and charitable. Their qualities were suitable for martial and leadership works, and they formed the administrative class that governed the country. Yet, they realized that they were not as learned and pure as the Brahmins. Hence, they respected the Brahmins and took advice from them on ideological, spiritual, and policy matters.

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To be continued ....

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