Chapter 2, Verse 35
Sankhya Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
bhayāt—out of fear; raṇāt—from the battlefield; uparatam—have fled; maṁsyante—will think; tvām—you; mahā-rathāḥ—warriors who could single handedly match the strength of ten thousand ordinary warriors; yeṣhām—for whom; cha—and; tvam—you; bahu-mataḥ—high esteemed; bhūtvā—having been; yāsyasi—you will loose; lāghavam—decreased in value
English translation
The great chariot-warriors will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and you will be held in low esteem by those who have held you in high regard.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
Duryodhana and others will certainly think that you have fled from the battle from fear of Karna and others; but not through compassion and reverence for elders and teachers. Duryodhana and others who have shown great esteem to you on account of your chivalry; bravery and other noble qualities; will think very lightly of you and treat you with contempt.
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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