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Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu .3.55

atha dharma-vīraḥ –
[atha dharma-veerah –]
kṛṣṇaika-toṣaṇe dharme yaḥ sadā pariniṣṭhitaḥ |
[krishnaika-toshane dharme yah sadaa parinishthitah |]
prāyeṇa dhīra-śāntas tu dharma-vīraḥ sa ucyate ||55||
[praayena dheera-shaantas tu dharma-veerah sa uchyate ||55||]
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
atha dharma-vīraḥ –
kṛṣṇaika-toṣaṇe dharme yaḥ sadā pariniṣṭhitaḥ |
prāyeṇa dhīra-śāntas tu dharma-vīraḥ sa ucyate ||55||
The dhīra-śānta (peaceful devotee) [Note: The dhīra-śānta is defined as he who is peaceful, tolerates suffering, uses discrimination, and possesses qualities like modesty. BRS 2.1.233] who is fixed at all times in dharma pleasing to Kṛṣṇa alone is called dharma-vīra.

Any person who is always ready to satisfy Kṛṣṇa and who is always dexterous in executing devotional service is called dharma-vīra, or chivalrous in executing religious rituals. Only advanced devotees performing religious ritualistic performances can come to this stage of dharma-vīra.

— A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
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