In the destruction of a family, the immemorial religious rites of that family perish; on the destruction of spirituality, impiety indeed, overwhelms the whole family.

Swami Sivananda

From the ruin of the family, the traditional rites and duties are totally destroyed. When rites and duties are destroyed, vice overwhelms the entire family.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

With the ruin of a clan, its ancient traditions perish, and when traditions perish, lawlessness overtakes the whole clan.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

When a family ruins, the eternal duties of the family perish; when the duties perish, impiety inevitably dominates the entire family.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

The destruction of our kindred means the destruction of the traditions of our ancient lineage, and when these are lost, irreligion will overrun our homes.

Shri Purohit Swami

कुल का क्षय होने पर सदा से चलते आये कुलधर्म नष्ट हो जाते हैं और धर्म का नाश होनेपर (बचे हुए) सम्पूर्ण कुल को अधर्म दबा लेता है।

Swami Ramsukhdas

कुल के नष्ट होने से सनातन धर्म नष्ट हो जाते हैं। धर्म नष्ट होने पर सम्पूर्ण कुल को अधर्म (पाप) दबा लेता है।

Swami Tejomayananda