Spiritual Warfare

Thus, knowing that which is beyond the intellect and steadying the self by the Self, O mighty-armed one — slay the enemy in the form of desire that is so hard to overcome.

Therefore, O best of the Bharatas, first restrain the senses and then slay this sinful one — the destroyer of knowledge and direct experience.

Narayana is the refuge of men in battle.

Reciting while seated on an unsuitable seat yields inferior fruits. But reciting the Guru Gita while setting out on a journey, in the midst of battle, or when threatened by an enemy —

Therefore, I am firmly resolved in thought, word, and deed. If they are mere mortal princes, I will conquer them in battle and take the bride.

Heroes perform brave deeds in battle, but never brag about themselves. When facing an enemy in battle, it is cowards who boast about their own glory.

All of them were portions of the deities and had great sanctity, with many having achieved success in their penances. They were Gandharvas, Apsaras, Pisachas, Guhyakas, Rakshasas, celestial Rishis, deities, Danavas, and heavenly Rishis of spotless character, and they all met their death on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Even the chief deity cannot defeat you in battle. The son is a part of oneself, which is why you were defeated by him.

The Brahmanas should guide me on what penance I should perform now, being a cruel and sinful person who has killed his own father in battle.

Your son, who was unstoppable in battle, has undoubtedly achieved the highest goal.

King Yudhishthira now rules the earth without a rival, thanks to the strength of Bhimasena and the twin brothers. It was through righteousness alone that the king was able to reclaim his kingdom, free from enemies, and it was through the power of righteousness that King Suyodhana was killed in battle. The wicked sons of Dhritarashtra, who were greedy, rude, and unrighteous, have been defeated along with their followers. Now, the king, the son of Dharma and the lord of the earth, peacefully enjoys his entire kingdom with your help, and I, too, have been spending my time pleasantly in your company, surrounded by nature.

The fact that you have the inconceivable Narayana as your protector and refuge has enabled you to become the chief sacrificer, pouring multitudes of kings as libations on the blazing fire of battle.

A Kshatriya should either give away the earth as a gift or sacrifice their life in battle, as both are considered the highest sources of prosperity.

I recited the many names of the great Lord Shiva, and he became pleased with me. He then gave me a battle-axe and many other celestial weapons.

You have won a great victory in the great battle, protected by me.

Stand firm in your resolve to fight and defeat your enemies, O leader of the celestial beings!

Do not kill a woman, one who flees from battle, a child, or an ascetic.

The one who fills the altar of battle with swords and severed arms wins a state of great happiness like mine.

The gods, led by Indra, bring calamities upon those who abandon their comrades in battle and return unharmed.

According to the sages, abandonment or giving is considered the greatest virtue. Among all types of abandonment, giving one's body in battle is considered the most important.