Arjuna asks Krishna what good can come from material success when the very people for whom these gains are sought are on the battlefield, prepared to fight. He is grappling with the emotional weight of potentially losing loved ones and questions the value of life and luxury in such a context.

Arjuna continues to list the various family members who are about to engage in battle. He emphasizes the personal relationships he has with those on the opposing side, stressing the gravity of the situation. The emotional conflict intensifies as he contemplates the tragic loss of life that could result from the war.

Arjuna expresses his unwillingness to kill his relatives, even if they attack him first. He values the bonds of kinship over material gain, rejecting the idea of ruling over not only the earth but even the three worlds. This underscores his deep inner conflict between duty and compassion.

Arjuna questions the righteousness of killing his own family members in battle, even though they are fighting on the opposing side. He sees no way to achieve happiness after such a destructive act, emphasizing the importance of family bonds over the material or political gains that the war promises.

Arjuna reflects on how the Kauravas, driven by greed, are blind to the consequences of their actions. He asserts that, despite the Kauravas’ moral failings, the Pandavas should not engage in similarly sinful actions. Arjuna’s struggle is framed by his belief in the higher moral ground of righteousness and duty to family.

Arjuna reiterates the moral clarity he believes the Pandavas possess in contrast to the Kauravas, who are blinded by greed. He questions why they should not refrain from committing the same sin of destroying their family, appealing to Krishna’s wisdom in this moral dilemma.