swa-dharmam api chāvekṣhya na vikampitum arhasi
dharmyāddhi yuddhāch chhreyo ’nyat kṣhatriyasya na vidyate
Besides, considering your duty as a warrior, you should not waver. Indeed, for a warrior, there is no better engagement than fighting for upholding of righteousness.
Word by Word Meaning:
swa-dharmam - one’s duty in accordance with the Vedas
api - also
cha - and
avekṣhya - considering
na - not
vikampitum - to waver
arhasi - should
dharmyāt - for righteousness
hi - indeed
yuddhāt - than fighting
śhreyaḥ - better
anyat - another
kṣhatriyasya - of a warrior
na - not
vidyate - exists