Katham na jneyam asmaabhih paapaad asmaan nivartitum;
Kulakshayakritam dosham prapashyadbhir janaardana.
39. Why should not we, who clearly see evil in the destruction of a family, learn to turn
away from this sin, O Janardana (Krishna)?
COMMENTARY
Ignorance of the law is no excuse and wanton sinful conduct is a crime
unworthy of knowledgeable people.
Kulakshaye pranashyanti kuladharmaah sanaatanaah;
Dharme nashte kulam kritsnam adharmo’bhibhavatyuta.
40. In the destruction of a family, the immemorial religious rites of that family perish; on the
destruction of spirituality, impiety overcomes the whole family.
COMMENTARY
Dharma pertains to the duties and ceremonies practised by the family
in accordance with scriptural injunctions.
