उत्सन्नकुलधर्माणां मनुष्याणां जनार्दन ।
नरके नियतं वासो भवतीत्यनुशुश्रुम ॥
O Janardana, we have heard that those whose family traditions are destroyed must dwell in hell for a long time.
Arjuna continues expressing his concern about the consequences of destroying family structures. He says that when kula-dharma, the traditional duties and values of a family, are lost, the moral foundation of society weakens. According to the teachings he has heard from elders and scriptures, such destruction leads to severe spiritual and social consequences.
Arjuna believes that when families lose their guiding traditions, individuals no longer have a stable framework for ethical conduct. As a result, both the family and those responsible for its destruction suffer long-term consequences.
Administrative Reflections
This verse highlights the importance of preserving the ethical traditions and institutional structures that guide society. When these frameworks collapse, individuals and communities may lose the principles that regulate conduct and responsibility. In governance and public leadership, protecting the systems that sustain social order and moral discipline becomes essential for maintaining