Sanskrit Verse
Yadricchaya copapannam svarga-dvaram apavritam sukhinah kshatriyah partha labhante yuddham idrisham
Translation & Meaning
Happy are the warriors who are given such an opportunity to fight in a righteous battle that opens wide the doors of heaven. A righteous battle is a rare spiritual opportunity for a warrior — it combines worldly duty with spiritual advancement. Arjuna should see this as a divine gift rather than a curse.
Key Teachings
- •Righteous battle is a spiritual opportunity for warriors
- •Fulfilling one's duty opens the path to higher realms
- •What appears as hardship may be divine grace in disguise
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