Kurukshetra War in the Mahabharata

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Dhritarashtra was feeling anxious when he asked Sanjay about the situation of his sons and Pandu's sons on the battlefield.

Dhritarashtra feared that the sacred land of Kurukshetra might influence the minds of his sons.

Kurukshetra is described as the sacrificial arena of the gods.

Dhritarashtra's sons, as well as Pandu's sons, had gathered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in preparation for a war.
Dhritarashtra was worried about the consequences of the war, and asked Sanjay what his sons and Pandu's sons were doing on the battlefield.
Dhritarashtra's fondness for his own sons had clouded his spiritual wisdom, deviating him from the path of virtue.
Dhritarashtra felt great displeasure at the possibility of a peaceful settlement, and preferred that the war transpires.
Kurukshetra is described as the sacrificial arena of the celestial gods, which made it a sacred land that nourished dharma.
Dhritarashtra feared that the holy land might influence the minds of his sons and cause them to turn away from the battle.