Degradation of People From Dharma Leads to Individual, Societal & Spiritual Downfall

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verse 42

दोषैरेतै: कुलघ्नानां वर्णसङ्करकारकै: |

उत्साद्यन्ते जातिधर्मा: कुलधर्माश्च शाश्वता: || 42||

doṣhair etaiḥ kula-ghnānāṁ varṇa-saṅkara-kārakaiḥ

utsādyante jāti-dharmāḥ kula-dharmāśh cha śhāśhvatāḥ|| 42||

 Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 42: All sorts of community endeavours and family welfare initiatives are ruined as a result of the terrible conduct of the family tradition destroyers.

Explanation

The four orders of human society, along with family welfare initiatives as defined by the sanatana-dharma or varnasrama-dharma institution, are made to help a person achieve ultimate salvation. As a result, when society’s irresponsible leaders violate the sanatana-dharma tradition, chaos results and people lose sight of their true purpose in life—divine. People who follow such leaders will undoubtedly be led into turmoil. Such leaders are referred to as blind.

Reflection 

The character contaminating brought about by these civilization destroys timeless societal and humanitarian norms and customs. Even in his delusional state, Arjuna had concern for the Kuru dynasty’s founders.

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In the next verses, we will know Arjuna going on stating more such dangerous consequences of war.

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