yadṛichchhayā chopapannaṁ swarga-dvāram apāvṛitam
sukhinaḥ kṣhatriyāḥ pārtha labhante yuddham īdṛiśham -B.Gita 2.32
Kṣatriyas' Ethereal Ascension: The Righteous War That Elevates the Valiant to Heavenly Realms - B.Gita 2.32
Oh Partha! Only those fortuitous Kṣatriyas-valorous warriors, blessed by fate itself, are granted the privilege of engaging in such a righteous war, a momentous encounter that has serendipitously crossed your path. This battle, which has unexpectedly come to you without actively seeking it stands as an unveiled gateway to heavenly abodes. These precious moments, unforeseen and unsought, present themselves as a magnificent stairway leading to the sacred abodes of the heavens.
Oh Parth, how fortunate are the valiant souls
Whom destiny grants battles to defend righteousness' role
Only the fortunate Kṣatriyas embrace with grace
Such war, a happenstance, a gateway to heavens' embrace.
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Unsought are these opportunities, bestowed from above
To ascend the celestial abodes, where valorous spirits thrive
Behold the gateway, which leads to heavens above
Where the brave are revered, their souls forever beloved.
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'Kṣatriyas'- of old, the noble warrior clan
Live by honor, protecting their land
This war, 'righteous' indeed, destiny's call
Presented to you, Arjuna, above all.
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Dear Arjuna, take heart in knowing you embody the chosen few
A righteous war, by chance bestowed upon you
An open gateway to ethereal realms above
Where valorous deeds are revered, surrounded by love.
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'Chance', a twist of fate, a fortuitous thread
Leading you to this path, where heroes tread
The 'open gateway' beckoning to the skies
Where triumph awaits, love never dies.
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Oh Arjuna, seize this great war opportunity as a profound boon bestowed upon you from the divine realms.
In certain nations and communities, tales abound of an audacious band known as the "suicide squad." This squad symbolizes a band of valiant warriors who boldly proclaim their willingness to offer the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service to their cherished homeland.
Likewise, for a noble and gallant warrior like yourself, the contemplation of self-sacrifice is not a tragedy, but rather a solemn duty and revered act. It is bereft of any tragic connotation. It is an emblem of virtue and a testament to your unyielding devotion and allegiance. Self-sacrifice is viewed as an act of supreme dedication, where one's life becomes an offering for an exalted cause.
Even within the esteemed families of the Rajaputs, when the auspicious moment for battle arrives, the noble princes prepare to bid farewell to their beloved consorts, exhibiting the very essence of Rajput lineage. Rajput princesses refrain from shedding tears, for they comprehend deeply that an opportunity to make the ultimate sacrifice has been bestowed upon them. Rajput princesses, infused with the indomitable Rajput spirit, utter no words of sorrow but rejoice in the sacredness of sacrifice! They bid their warrior lords to proceed forth and, if fate should decree, to embrace death on the battlefield, for they hold dear the belief that to die for a noble cause is far superior to merely existing without purpose.
Oh, dear Arjuna, embrace this opportunity, not as a mere mortal, but as a divine emissary of destiny, entrusted with the sacred task of upholding righteousness in the face of adversity.
Arjuna, behold this wondrous chance bestowed
A blessing profound, in truth, for you to hold
In certain regions, where honor prevails
The suicidal brigade, their tale unveils.
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In lands and communities, tales do transpire
Of the valiant souls in the suicide squad's attire
These noble folk, with hearts full of zeal
Declare they'll sacrifice, their lives they'll reveal.
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Those valiant souls, ready for sacrifice
For country's call, their hearts entice
Kshatriya's spirit, in their hearts resides
Suicide is but sacrifice, not demise.
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A deadly pledge they take, these souls brave
To sacrifice their lives, their homeland to save
Just as a Kshatriya, unafraid of despair
Views suicide as sacrifice, a burden they bear.
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Similarly, for a Kshatriya of noble birth
The notion of sacrificing life holds no dearth
No tragedy befalls his valiant soul
As he embraces his destiny, seeks his righteous goal.
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Just as the kṣatriya, with honor untamed
Views not suicide as sorrow, but rather fame
Amongst the Rajaput clan, a noble breed
When war beckons, their wives do not grieve.
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In Rajput clans, where honor holds sway
When war beckons, princes bid farewell without dismay
Wives, of noble bloodline, devoid of tears
Emit not sorrow, but elation appears.
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Rajput princesses, with pride in their veins
Greet parting warriors, devoid of mournful strains
No tears to fall, for they understand
The chance to sacrifice, a sacred band.
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No tears to shed, for they understand well
An opportunity to sacrifice, to quell
"Go forth, dear spouses, to battle's embrace,
If Death befalls you, glory we shall embrace."
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Thus, dear Arjuna, as you contemplate fate
Reflect upon life's challenges, both small and great
Embrace the call of duty, with spirit so bold
For rare is the chance to leave stories untold.
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War- is not a time for tears but rather an auspicious opening for a grand sacrifice. As the words resound, "yaddacchayā upapannam," destiny has bestowed upon you a rare opportunity.
According to the sacred texts of 'dharma-śāstra,' when an individual lays down their life in the pursuit of righteousness, they shall reap the rewards of paradise. This celestial abode, known as 'veera svargha,' awaits those who traverse its path not through mere rituals but through the ultimate sacrifice of their very being. Specifically, a valiant warrior, a kṣatriyā, attains this realm not through mere rituals or ceremonial rites, but through the supreme act of surrendering their very being
In light of this revelation, Krishna proclaims that this battle for righteousness or dharma buddha serves as the 'svarga-dvāram'—the doorway to heavenly realms. 'Dharma yuddhaḥ' emerges as the gateway par excellence, wherein the distinguished warriors are irrevocably bestowed with divine blessings.
A moment not for weeping, your tears shall cease
For this juncture gifts you a chance of release
'Yaddacchayā pupapannam” -opportunity for sacrifice by fate’s decree
A grand sacrifice, a chance to eternally be free.
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'yaddacchayā', by chance this golden fate arrived
And in sacrificing life, so many blessings derive
Though earthly treasures may be lost in this quest
From 'śāstric' perspective, in 'svarga' we do invest.
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From sacred scrolls, 'dharma-śāstra' decree
On this dharmic journey, your soul will be free
Heaven's embrace shall then be obtained
A realm called 'veera svargha' is ordained.
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As rituals guide mortals to heaven's abode
Kṣatriyā warriors ascend through valorous ode
In life's sacrifice, they claim eternal bliss
Veera svargha, heaven's realm they don't miss.
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Thus, Krishna proclaims, this path so divine
Dharma yuddhaḥ, the gateway to heaven's shrine
.In 'veera svargha', their eternal glory is found
'Dharma yuddhaḥ', a gateway profound.
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Be- hold, the gateway to celestial realms, 'Apāvṛtam svargadvāram,' stands ajar, beckoning Arjuna with its resplendent allure. Who shall be deemed worthy of such a momentous opportunity? Only the select few among the esteemed kṣatriya, those bestowed with fortune's embrace and blessed with divine favor, shall truly grasp this chance, this clarion call for a noble crusade. Hence, dear Arjuna, do not squander this divine opening, for it is an occasion that must not elude your grasp.
"Behold, an aperture unto the celestial realms, bearing the inscription 'Apāvṛtam svargadvāram,' beckons us. It lies before us, an unhindered portal to glory, unlocked solely for those blessed with the lineage of warriors, the exalted kṣatriyas. Hence, dear Arjuna, do not squander this coveted moment, for it bestows upon you an indescribable purpose."
Take heed, for this cosmic opportunity will not befall every mortal being. Its allure is reserved exclusively for the chosen few, the auspicious warriors who walk the path of righteousness. Now is the hour to seize hold of this divine summons, an invocation to partake in a noble undertaking.
"Apāvṛtam svargadvāram," an open door
Revealing a path that offers so much more
And who, shall be bestowed this chance
Only the blessed kṣatriya, in valor shall they advance.
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'Sukhinaḥ kṣatriyāḥ īdrśaṁ yudhdam labhantē,' rings true
Only the blessed khstriyas, heroic and valiant, break through
Arise, O Arjuna! Let not this moment slip away
Embrace the noble cause, for in your hands it lay.
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