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अमित्राणां वशे स्थानं राज्यस्य च पुनर्भवः । द्वावर्थौ युध्यमानस्य तस्मात्कुरुत पौरुषम्॥५-१५७-११॥
For one who engages in conflict, there are two outcomes: dwelling under the enemies’ control, or the restoration of kingship. Therefore, display resolve.
english translation
अस्मान्वा त्वं पराजित्य प्रशाधि पृथिवीमिमाम् । अथ वा निहतोऽस्माभिर्वीरलोकं गमिष्यसि॥५-१५७-१२॥
Either, having defeated us, you shall govern this earth; or else, if struck down by us, you will go to the world of heroes.
english translation
राष्ट्रात्प्रव्राजनं क्लेशं वनवासं च पाण्डव । कृष्णायाश्च परिक्लेशं संस्मरन्पुरुषो भव॥५-१५७-१३॥
O Pāṇḍava, recalling the hardship of your expulsion from the kingdom, the suffering of forest-dwelling, and the distress endured by Kṛṣṇā (Draupadī), conduct yourself with steadfast manly resolve.
english translation
अप्रियाणां च वचने प्रव्रजत्सु पुनः पुनः । अमर्षं दर्शयाद्य त्वममर्षो ह्येव पौरुषम्॥५-१५७-१४॥
And when unpleasant words are repeatedly hurled at those who have been driven away, display today your refusal to endure insult—for such intolerance of affront is itself held to be manliness.
english translation
क्रोधो बलं तथा वीर्यं ज्ञानयोगोऽस्त्रलाघवम् । इह ते पार्थ दृश्यन्तां संग्रामे पुरुषो भव॥५-१५७-१५॥
Let your anger, strength, valor, disciplined intelligence, and skill in weapons be displayed here, O Pārtha; in battle’s engagement, be a man of unwavering resolve.
english translation