We have many cousins; and our elders are supporters (on both sides). Their destruction is extremely vicious. What then is the good in engaging in battle?
ज्ञातयश्चैव भूयिष्ठाः सहाया गुरवश्च नः। तेषां वधोऽतिपापीयान् किं नो युद्धेऽस्ति शोभनम्।।४५