Of the strong, I am the strength devoid of desire and attachment, and in all beings, I am the desire in accordance with Dharma, O Arjuna.

Swami Sivananda

And of the strong, I am the strength that is devoid of passion and attachment. Among creatures, I am desire that is not contrary to righteousness, O scion of the Bharata dynasty.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

In the strong, I am strength, devoid of desire and passion. In all beings, I am the desire which is not contrary to Dharma, O Arjuna.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

Of the strong, I am the strength that is free from desire and attachment. O best of the Bharatas, in all beings, I am the desire that is not contrary to dharma.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

I am the strength of the strong, those who are free from attachment and desire; and, O Arjuna, I am the desire for righteousness.

Shri Purohit Swami

हे भरतवंशियोंमें श्रेष्ठ अर्जुन ! बलवालोंमें काम और रागसे रहित बल मैं हूँ। मनुषयोंमें धर्मसे अविरुद्ध (धर्मयुक्त) काम मैं हूँ।

Swami Ramsukhdas

हे भरत श्रेष्ठ ! मैं बलवानों का कामना तथा आसक्ति से रहित बल हूँ और सब भूतों में धर्म के अविरुद्ध अर्थात् अनुकूल काम हूँ।

Swami Tejomayananda