After the time of distress is over, what should the Kshatriya do? He should act in such a way that his merit may not be dissipated. He should also act in such a way that he may not have to yield to his foes. These are his duties. He should not be despondent.
अनन्तरं क्षत्रियस्य तत्र किं विचिकित्स्यते। यथास्य धर्मो न ग्लायेन्नेयाच्छत्रुवशं यथा। तत् कर्तव्यमिहेत्याहुर्नात्मानमवसादयेत्॥