Chapter 2 Verses 36

Thy enemies also, cavilling at thy power, will speak many abusive words. What is more painful than this!

Chapter 2 Verses 35

The great car-warriors will think that thou hast withdrawn from the battle through fear; and thou wilt be lightly held by them who have thought much of thee.

Chapter 2 Verses 34

People, too, will recount thy everlasting dishonour; and to one who has been honoured, dishonour is worse than death.

Chapter 2 Verses 33

But, if thou wilt not fight in this righteous war, then, having abandoned thine duty and fame, thou shalt incur sin.

Chapter 2 Verses 32

Happy are the Kshatriyas, O Arjuna, who are called upon to fight in such a battle that comes of itself as an open door to heaven!