A person who is liberated from these three gates of darkness, O Arjuna, practices what is beneficial for them and thus goes to the Supreme Goal.

Swami Sivananda

O son of Kunti, a person who is free from these three doors to darkness strives for the good of the soul; thereby, they attain the highest Goal.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

One who has been released from these three gates of darkness, O Arjuna, works for the benefit of the self; thus, they reach the supreme state.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

O son of Kunti! A man who has deserted these three gates of darkness does what is good for his Self and thereby reaches the highest goal.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

These are the gates that lead to darkness; if one avoids them, they will ensure their own welfare and eventually attain liberation.

Shri Purohit Swami

हे कुन्तीनन्दन ! इन नरकके तीनों दरवाजोंसे रहित हुआ जो मनुष्य अपने कल्याणका आचरण करता है, वह परमगतिको प्राप्त हो जाता है।

Swami Ramsukhdas

हे कौन्तेय ! नरक के इन तीनों द्वारों से विमुक्त पुरुष अपने कल्याण के साधन का आचरण करता है और इस प्रकार परा गति को प्राप्त होता है।

Swami Tejomayananda