jivata -- who is alive; brahmana-arthaya -- for the benefit of brahmanas; kah -- what; nu -- at all; arthah -- use; kshatra-bandhuna -- with a fallen kshatriya; dehena -- by his body; patamanena -- about to fall; na ihata -- who is not endeavoring; vipulam -- for extensive; yasah -- glory.

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