Gita 1.44
उत्सन्नकुलधर्माणां मनुष्याणां जनार्दन।
नरकेऽनियतं वासो भवतीत्यनुशुश्रुम।।
utsanna-kula-dharmāṇāṁ manuṣyāṇāṁ janārdana narake 'niyataṁ vāso bhavatīty anuśuśruma
"O Krishna, we have heard that those whose family traditions are destroyed must dwell indefinitely in hell."
What This Means:
Arjuna cites scripture: 'We have heard' (anuśuśruma) that destroyers of family traditions go to hell. He's appealing to religious authority to support his position.
Going Deeper:
Arjuna is selectively citing scripture. The same traditions also teach that a warrior who abandons righteous battle goes to hell. He's picking the texts that support his current emotion while ignoring others.
How To Apply This:
We can find scriptural or authoritative support for almost any position. Be honest about whether you're seeking truth or seeking confirmation for what you've already decided.
Key Sanskrit Terms:
Anuśuśruma= We have heard (from tradition)Aniyata= Indefinite, undetermined