He should not try to save the merit of others or of himself. On the other hand, he should save his own self. This is the settled conclusion. There runs this Shruti, viz., that Brahmanas, who are conversant with duties, should be proficient in them. Likewise, as regards the Kshatriya, his proficiency should be in exertion, since might of arms is his great wealth.
सर्वात्मनैव धर्मस्य न परस्य न चात्मनः। सर्वोपायैरुज्जिहीर्षेदात्मानमिति निश्चयः॥ तत्र धर्मविदां तात निश्चयो धर्मनैपुणम्। उद्यमो नैपुणं क्षात्रे बाहुवीर्यादिति श्रुतिः॥