अधीत्य वेदान्परिसंस्तीर्य चाग्नीनिष्ट्वा यज्ञैः पालयित्वा प्रजाश्च । गोब्राह्मणार्थे शस्त्रपूतान्तरात्मा हतः संग्रामे क्षत्रियः स्वर्गमेति॥५-४०-२४॥
Having studied the Vedas, duly maintained the sacred fires, performed sacrifices, and protected the people, a kṣatriya—whose inner being is purified through disciplined use of arms—if he falls in battle for the sake of cattle and brāhmaṇas, attains heaven.
english translation
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