Chapter 18 · Moksha Sannyasa Yoga - The Yoga of Liberation through RenunciationKrishna
Verse 43
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता अध्याय 18, श्लोक 43
Sanskrit Shloka (श्लोक)
शौर्यं तेजो धृतिर्दाक्ष्यं युद्धे चाप्यपलायनम्।
दानमीश्वरभावश्च क्षात्रं कर्म स्वभावजम्॥
Transliteration
Shauryam tejo dhritir-dakshyam yuddhe cha-apy-apalayanam
Danam-ishvara-bhavash-cha kshatram karma svabhava-jam
Word-by-Word Meaning (अन्वय)
शौर्यम्shauryamheroism
तेजःtejahvigor
धृतिःdhritihfirmness
दाक्ष्यम्dakshyamskill
युद्धेyuddhein battle
अपलायनम्apalayanamnot fleeing
दानम्danamgenerosity
ईश्वरभावःishvara-bhavahleadership quality
क्षात्रम् कर्मkshatram karmaduty of a Kshatriya
स्वभावजम्svabhava-jamborn of nature
Hindi Translation (हिन्दी अर्थ)
शौर्य, तेज, धैर्य, कुशलता, युद्ध में पीठ न दिखाना, दान और ईश्वरभाव (नेतृत्व) — ये क्षत्रिय के स्वभावजन्य कर्म हैं।
English Translation
Heroism, vigor, firmness, skill, not fleeing from battle, generosity, and leadership — these are the natural duties of a Kshatriya.
Commentary (टीका)
The Kshatriya's nature is defined by courage, strength, and the capacity to protect and lead. Not fleeing from battle is particularly relevant to Arjuna's situation. These qualities describe someone naturally suited for governance, defense, and the responsible exercise of power.