| 43· Bravery, boldness,
fortitude, promptness, not flying from battle, generosity and lordliness are
the duties of the Kshatriyas, born of nature. Fortitude: that by which upheld
one is not subject to depression, under any circumstances whatever. Promptness:
the performing, without confusion, of duties which present themselves quite
unexpectedly and demand ready action. Not ,flying from. battle: not turning
away from foes. Lordliness: exercise of ruling power over those who are to
be ruled. |