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35. These I do not wish to kill, though they kill me, O Madhusudana! (Krishna), even
for the sake of dominion over the three worlds, leave alone killing them for the sake of the
earth!

36. – 37. By killing these sons of Dhritarashtra, what pleasure can be ours, O
Janardana (Krishna)? Only sin will accrue by killing these felons. Therefore, we should not kill
the sons of Dhritarashtra, our relatives; for, how can we be happy by killing our own people, O
Madhava (Krishna)?

38. – 39. Though they, with intelligence overpowered by greed, see no evil in the
destruction of families, and no sin in hostility to friends, why should not we, who clearly see
evil in the destruction of a family, learn to turn away from this sin, O Janardana (Krishna)?

47. Having thus spoken in the midst of the battlefield, Arjuna, casting away his bow and
arrow, sat down on the seat of the chariot with his mind overwhelmed with sorrow.

On the second part of the Ghita, called «The Path of the Discernment», Sri Krishna
responds to the disquieting and distressing queries of Arjuna.

1. To him (Arjuna) who was thus overcome with pity and who was despondent, with
eyes full of tears and agitated, Krishna or Madhusudana (the destroyer of Madhu), spoke these
words:

2. Whence is this perilous strait come upon thee, this dejection which is
unworthy of thee, disgraceful, and which will close the gates of heaven upon thee, O
Arjuna?

3. Do not behave as a eunuch, O Arjuna, son of Pritha! It does not befit thee. Cast off

this mean weakness of the heart. Stand up, O scorcher of foes!

Then Sri Krishna advises Arjuna to follow the «Follow the Path of Action» (or Karma
Yoga) and to comply with his Dharma, with the Destiny of the Kshatriya which is to present
battle and fight for the justice without worrying (a priori) for the result of the battle, neither
for the luck of the enemy (even though they be relatives and friends).

31. Further, having regard to thy own duty, thou shouldst not waver, for there is
nothing higher for a Kshatriya than a righteous war.

32. Happy are the Kshatriyas, O Arjuna, who are called upon to fight in such a battle that
comes of itself as an open door to heaven!

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