My own nature overcome by the fault of pity, I ask you, my mind confused about duty (dharma). What would be definitely better, tell that to me; I am your disciple, teach me who has taken refuge in you.
The flaw of pity blights my very being; conflicting sacred duties confound my reason. I ask you to tell me decisively—Which is better? I am your pupil. Teach me what I seek!
(7) My very being is oppressed with compassion’s harmful taint. With mind perplexed concerning right [and wrong] I ask you which is the better course? Tell me [and let your words be] definite [and clear]. I am your pupil and put all my trust in you. So teach me.
2.7 With my nature overpowered by weak commiseration, with a mind bewildered about duty, I supplicate You. Tell me for certain that which is better; I am Your disciple. Instruct me who have taken refuge in You.
2.7 With my heart stricken by the fault of weak compassion, with my mind perplexed about my duty, I request you to say for certain what is good for me. I am your disciple. Teach me who have taken refuge in you.
2.7 My heart is overpowered by the taint of pity; my mind is confused as to duty. I ask Thee: Tell me decisively what is good for me. I am Thy disciple. Instruct me who has taken refuge in Thee.