Chapter 1 • Verse 37
तस्मान्नार्हा वयं हन्तुं धार्तराष्ट्रान्स्वबान्धवान्। स्वजनं हि कथं हत्वा सुखिनः स्याम माधव॥
tasmān nārhā vayaṁ hantuṁ dhārtarāṣhṭrān sva-bāndhavān sva-janaṁ hi kathaṁ hatvā sukhinaḥ syāma mādhava
Meaning
Therefore, it is not proper for us to kill the sons of Dhritarashtra, our own kinsmen. How can we be happy after killing our own people, O Madhava?
Arjuna equates happiness with avoiding difficult duty. True and lasting happiness comes from alignment with dharma, not from escaping challenging responsibilities.
Strength Reflection
"I seek happiness through righteous action, not through avoidance of difficult duties."
Devotional Surrender
O Madhava, teach me that true joy flows from doing Your will, not from my comfort.