--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः…" description: "\"“श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्। स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥ ॥३- ३५॥ 'Better one’s own duty, be it humble, Than that of anoth..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae0/munindra-misra-8882_bhagwat_better-one-s-own-duty-be-it-humble-than_1416839.jpg" --- # श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्। स्वधर्मे… ![“श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्। स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥ ॥३- ३५॥ 'Better one’s own duty, be it humble, Than that of another – else you’ll stumble, Better to risk death at the post of duty, Than perils of intrusion on others surely.’ 3. 35” quote by Munindra Misra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae0/munindra-misra-8882_bhagwat_better-one-s-own-duty-be-it-humble-than_1416839.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae0/munindra-misra-8882_bhagwat_better-one-s-own-duty-be-it-humble-than_1416839.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ae0/munindra-misra-8882_bhagwat_better-one-s-own-duty-be-it-humble-than_1416839.jpg) > ““श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्। स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥ ॥३- ३५॥ 'Better one’s own duty, be it humble, Than that of another – else you’ll stumble, Better to risk death at the post of duty, Than perils of intrusion on others surely.’ 3. 35”” [Munindra Misra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/munindra-misra/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. One should honor one's own modest duty, even if it leads to death, rather than take on another's superior but risky duty. **In simple terms:** Own humble duty is better than another's lofty duty. Key Takeaway Embrace your own role, even if humble. Themes duty honor humility Mood reflective determined Type ethical philosophical When to use this quote - career decisions - family responsibilities - community service - personal goals Key Concepts karma self‑identity ethical choice Questions to Reflect On - Is your current role aligned with your true calling? - What fears arise when you consider abandoning your duty? 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