Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 37

Quick answer

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 37 (2.37) means: If you are killed, you win heaven; if you win, you enjoy the earth. So rise, Arjuna, and fight with resolve.

Sanskrit

हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा भोक्ष्यसे महीम्। तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः।।2.37।।

Transliteration

hato vā prāpsyasi swargaṁ jitvā vā bhokṣhyase mahīm tasmād uttiṣhṭha kaunteya yuddhāya kṛita-niśhchayaḥ

Translation

If you are killed, you win heaven; if you win, you enjoy the earth. So rise, Arjuna, and fight with resolve.

Hindi

अगर तुम मारे गए, तो स्वर्ग पाओगे; अगर जीते, तो धरती का सुख भोगोगे। इसलिए उठो, अर्जुन, और दृढ़ निश्चय के साथ युद्ध करो।

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Frequently asked

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 37?

If you are killed, you win heaven; if you win, you enjoy the earth. So rise, Arjuna, and fight with resolve.

Which chapter is verse 2.37 from?

It is verse 37 of Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, which has 72 verses in total.

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