SYNONYMS

yadi–if; hi–certainly; aham–I; na–do not; varteyam–thus engage; jatu–ever; karmani–in the performance of prescribed duties; atandritah–with great care; mama–My; vartma–path; anuvartante–would follow; manusyah–all men; partha–O son of Prtha; sarvasah–in all respects.

TRANSLATION

For, if I did not engage in work, O Partha, certainly all men would follow My path.

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