1:36
nihhatya dhārtarāṣṭrān naḥ kā prītiḥ syāj janārdana
pāpam evāśrayed asmān hatvaitān ātatāyinaḥ
1:37
tasmān nārhā vayaṁ hantuṁ dhārtarāṣṭrān svabāndhavān
svajanaṁ hi kathaṁ hatvā sukhinaḥ syāma mādhava

In Śloka 36 and 37, Arjuna expresses his confusion by presenting arguments that appear morally and logically correct. He fears that killing his own people will lead to sin and negative consequences. From a general humanitarian perspective, his words sound convincing.
However, Arjuna is not speaking as a philosopher in a peaceful place—he is standing on the battlefield as a warrior entrusted with the responsibility of protecting dharma. Here, he compromises his karma (duty) by placing emotional human values above his righteous obligation.
When those responsible for protecting society hesitate in the name of misplaced compassion, injustice grows stronger. Speaking of humanity and human rights in a battlefield situation, where adharma threatens society, becomes meaningless.
These verses show Arjuna’s inner conflict—he is unable to decide whether to stand as a warrior of dharma or give in to emotional weakness. This confusion becomes the starting point for Lord Krishna’s teaching on true duty and righteous action.