We have heard, O Janardana, that those men in whose families the religious practices have been destroyed are inevitably destined to dwell in hell for an unknown period.

Swami Sivananda

O Janardana, we have heard that living in hell is inevitable for those whose family duties are destroyed.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

For those whose clan laws are destroyed, dwelling in hell is ordained, O Krishna; thus, we have heard.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

O Janardana! Dwelling in hell is certain for men whose family duties have fallen into disuse; this we have heard.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

The wise say, my Lord, that they are forever lost whose ancient traditions have been lost.

Shri Purohit Swami

हे जनार्दन! जिनके कुलधर्म नष्ट हो जाते हैं, उन मनुष्यों का बहुत काल तक नरकों में वापस होता है, ऐसा हम सुनते आये हैं।

Swami Ramsukhdas

हे जनार्दन !  हमने सुना है कि जिनके यहां कुल धर्म नष्ट हो जाता है,  उन मनुष्यों का अनियत काल तक नरक में वास होता है।

Swami Tejomayananda