Therefore, O son of Kunti, a person of purified soul and endued with learning should live and act in this world, depending upon his own intelligence in ascertaining virtue and vice. With such a view one should always preserve his life. person, if alive, can acquire religious merit and enjoy happiness and prosperity.
तस्मात् कौन्तेय विदुषा धर्माधर्मविनिश्चये। बुद्धिमास्थाय लोकेऽस्मिन् वर्तितव्यं कृतात्मना॥