भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः | येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ||
Bhayad ranad uparatam
The great warriors will think that you have retreated out of fear, and those who once respected you will lose respect.
Modern Application: Others judge actions, not intentions.
Deep Wisdom: Krishna highlights social perception — how actions are interpreted by others.