Janaka and others attained perfection indeed through action alone; even with the intention of protecting the masses, you should perform action.

Swami Sivananda

For Janaka and others strove to attain liberation through action itself. You should perform your duties, keeping in view the prevention of mankind from going astray.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

Indeed, Janaka and others reached perfection through Karma Yoga alone. Even recognizing its necessity for guiding the world, you must perform action.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

Janaka and others attained emancipation through action alone. Moreover, you should act with the intention of upholding the world.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

King Janaka and others attained perfection through action alone. Even for the sake of enlightening the world, it is your duty to act.

Shri Purohit Swami

राजा जनक-जैसे अनेक महापुरुष भी कर्मके द्वारा ही परमसिद्धिको प्राप्त हुए हैं। इसलिये लोकसंग्रहको देखते हुए भी तू (निष्कामभावसे) कर्म करनेके योग्य है।

Swami Ramsukhdas

जनकादि (ज्ञानी जन) भी कर्म द्वारा ही संसिद्धि को प्राप्त हुये लोक संग्रह (लोक रक्षण) को भी देखते हुये;  तुम कर्म करने योग्य हो।

Swami Tejomayananda