O king, as regards Kshatriyas, death in battle is regarded more meritorious for them than the celebration of various sacrifices. it is so laid down in the ordinance that describes the duties of Kshatriyas.
क्षत्रियाणां महाराज संग्रामे निधनं मतम्। विशिष्टं बहुभिर्यज्ञैः क्षत्रधर्ममंनुस्मर॥