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 believes that killing his enemies, even though they are the sons of Dhritarashtra, would only bring sin upon him. He questions the righteousness of such an act, seeing no real joy or fulfillment in victory gained through the deaths of his relatives. His dilemma reflects the larger ethical question of war and duty.

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.

Arjuna expresses his fear that the destruction of the family will lead to the breakdown of traditional family values and moral order. The loss of these values would lead to the rise of unrighteousness, symbolizing the larger societal and moral decay that would follow from the war’s devastation.