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.

Arjuna fears that when unrighteousness dominates, the moral decay will start with the women of the family, leading to social disorder through the intermingling of castes. This reflects the ancient societal concern about the breakdown of traditional roles and the resulting chaos in maintaining social and religious order.

Arjuna laments that those who cause the destruction of families are responsible for the loss of the eternal duties and traditions that define both family and caste. This verse emphasizes the generational responsibility of maintaining these values and the catastrophic consequences of their destruction.

Arjuna recalls the teachings he has heard from the wise, stating that those who destroy their family’s traditions will suffer in hell indefinitely. This reflects the belief in the continuation of consequences beyond this life, as breaking family traditions is seen as a grave sin that has repercussions in the afterlife.

Arjuna acknowledges that the desire for power and kingdom pleasures is driving the conflict, leading them to commit a great sin. This realization intensifies his inner conflict, as he questions the morality of the war, seeing it as motivated by greed rather than righteousness.