Don't worry, you're on the right side

daivī sampadvimokṣāya nibandhāyāsurī matāmā śucaḥ sampadaṃ daivīmabhijāto’asi pāṇḍava

Divine qualities lead to freedom, the demonic to bondage. Do not grieve, son of Pandu. You were born toward the divine.

What it means

Krishna explains where each path leads. Divine qualities lead to moksha, freedom. Demonic ones bind us tighter. Then he reassures Arjuna. Ma shuchah. Don't grieve. You were born toward the divine. Arjuna's very worry about doing wrong shows his good heart.

The story

Arjuna may fear he's turning cruel by agreeing to fight. Krishna stops him gently. A cruel person wouldn't agonise like this. Your conscience is proof of your goodness.

In your life

Imagine a parent lying awake, worrying they're failing their kids. That worry is love. If you fear you're a bad person, notice that the fear itself shows you care.