The Yoga of Arjuna's Despair

Arjuna presents sophisticated moral reasoning. 'Yadi ca ete api na paśyanti'—even if THEY don't see. 'Lobhopahata-cetasaḥ'—their minds destroyed by greed. They can't see 'kula-kṣaya-kṛtaṁ doṣam' (the fault in destroying families) or 'mitra-drohe pātakam' (the sin in betraying friends). But here's the key: 'paśyema'—should WE not see? He's asking: If their greed blinds them, should we who CAN see consequences match their blindness? The principle: You're not obligated to match others' moral blindness. When greed or delusion clouds their judgment, that's precisely when YOUR clearer vision matters. Clearer vision isn't advantage—it's responsibility.