Learn·Chapter 2 · The yoga of knowledge·Verse 35 of 72
Bhagavad Gītā 2.35, word by word
BG 2.35
भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः। येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम्
bhayād raṇād uparataṁ mansyante tvāṁ mahā-rathāḥ yeṣhāṁ cha tvaṁ bahu-mato bhūtvā yāsyasi lāghavam
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In English
Great generals will think that you have fled from the battlefield out of cowardice; though once honored, you will seem despicable.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
The great chariot-warriors will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and you will be held in low esteem by those who have held you in high regard.
Translated by Swami Sivananda
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