Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 34
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

Reputation and Integrity · What You Stand For

अकीर्तिं चापि भूतानि कथयिष्यन्ति तेऽव्ययाम् । सम्भावितस्य चाकीर्तिर्मरणादतिरिच्यते ।।34।।

akīrtiṃ cāpi bhūtāni kathayiṣyanti te 'vyayām sambhāvitasya cākīrtir maraṇād atiricyate

Meaning

"People will forever speak of your disgrace, and for one who was once respected, dishonor is worse than death."

Explanation

Krishna appeals to Arjuna's sense of honor, a value deeply important within his warrior culture.

Today's Life Lesson

Consider today how your choices reflect the integrity you want to be known for.

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