If, filled with egoism, thou thinkest, "I will not fight," then thy resolve is vain; nature will compel thee.

Swami Sivananda

Though you think 'I shall not fight', relying on egotism, this determination of yours is vain. Your nature will impel you!

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

If, in your self-conceit, you think, 'I will not fight,' your resolve is futile. Nature will compel you.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

In case, holding fast to the sense of ego, you think, 'I shall not fight,' that resolve of yours will be useless. Your own natural condition will incite you to fight.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

If you in your vanity think of avoiding this fight, your will shall not be fulfilled, for Nature herself will compel you.

Shri Purohit Swami

अहंकारका आश्रय लेकर तू जो ऐसा मान रहा है कि मैं युद्ध नहीं करूँगा, तेरा यह निश्चय मिथ्या (झूठा) है; क्योंकि तेरी क्षात्र-प्रकृति तेरेको युद्धमें लगा देगी।

Swami Ramsukhdas

और अहंकारवश तुम जो यह सोच रहे हो, "मैं युद्ध नहीं करूंगा", यह तुम्हारा निश्चय मिथ्या है, (क्योंकि) प्रकृति (तुम्हारा स्वभाव) ही तुम्हें (बलात् कर्म में) प्रवृत्त करेगी।

Swami Tejomayananda