Sanskrit Verse
Akirtim capi bhutani kathayishyanti te 'vyayam sambhavitasya cakirtir maranad atiricyate
Translation & Meaning
People will always speak of your infamy, and for a man who has been honored, dishonor is worse than death. For one whose honor and reputation are his identity, disgrace is a living death. The social and spiritual costs of cowardice far outweigh any physical suffering on the battlefield.
Key Teachings
- •Dishonor for the righteous is worse than physical death
- •A warrior's reputation is inseparable from his spiritual integrity
- •Courage in facing duty preserves both dignity and spiritual virtue
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