jīvatā - who is alive; brāhmaṇa-arthāya - for the benefit of brāhmaṇas; kaḥ - what; nu - at all; arthaḥ - use; kṣatra-bandhunā - with a fallen kṣatriya; dehena - by his body; patamānena - about to fall; na īhatā - who is not endeavoring; vipulam - for extensive; yaśaḥ - glory.

What is the use of an unqualified kṣatriya who goes on living but fails to gain everlasting glory by working with his perishable body for the benefit of brāhmaṇas?