SB 10.72.26
Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TEXT 26
- jīvatā brāhmaṇārthāya
- ko nv arthaḥ kṣatra-bandhunā
- dehena patamānena
- nehatā vipulaṁ yaśaḥ
SYNONYMS
jīvatā—who is alive; brāhmaṇa-arthāya—for the benefit of brāhmaṇas; kaḥ—what; nu—at all; arthaḥ—use; kṣatra-bandhunā—with a fallen kṣatriya; dehena—by his body; patamānena—about to fall; na īhatā—who is not endeavoring; vipulam—for extensive; yaśaḥ—glory.
Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TRANSLATION
What is the use of an unqualified kṣatriya who goes on living but fails to gain everlasting glory by working with his perishable body for the benefit of brāhmaṇas?