The Justification of Warfare in the Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita‚ translated from Sanskrit as “The Lord’s Song”‚ is the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjuna as the charioteer and archer enter battle in the Mahabharata. Arjuna tells Lord Krishna that he feels emotionally conflicted entering into this war since it requires him to kill his own blood‚ and engage in actions that he feels go against his beliefs as a Hindu. At this point‚ the two stop in the middle of the battlefield‚ and
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The Bhagavad Gita as translated by Juan Mascaro is a poem based on ancient Sanskrit literature contained in eighteen chapters. The period of time‚ around which it was written‚ although it is merely an educated guess‚ was approximately 500 BCE. " there are a few archaic words and expressions‚ some of the greatest scholars have considered it pre-Buddhistic‚ i.e. about 500 BC‚" (Bhagavad Gita‚ xxiv). This quote is found in the introduction to the book and further explains that the exact time it was
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Historical Context: Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Indian text that is part of Hindu tradition. Therefore‚ the text portrays the main character Arjuna‚ when he is about to leave to go into battle against the Kauravas. The Gita dates back from 1000 and 700 B.C.E‚ and was written in sanskrit‚ but is now translated into most common languages. The Gita‚ is the conversation prior to the battle. In the text ‚ Arjuna‚ the son of Krishna‚ was having a conversation on why Arjuna should fight in the battle
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Hinduism is originated from India. It is also referred as Sanātana Dharma means eternal law. Just like the Catholics or any other religion‚ Hinduism also has some beliefs. Here are some beliefs of Hinduism; (1) everyone should strive to achieve dharma‚ (2) individual souls are immortal‚ lastly (3) the goal of the individual soul is moksha. Everyone should strive to achieve dharma. Dharma is the right thing to do. It is also explained as your moral duty. It is the purpose why you are living. Once
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In the Bhagavad Gita‚ Arjuna ends up in a serious dilemma that leads up to battle and everything that he believes and stands on. He is about to go to war with his family members and friends when he realizes that what they are about to do is wrong‚ no matter if the other side believes it or not‚ it’s just something that he doesn’t feel is right. Arjuna says to Krishna‚ “What joy is there for us Krishna... Evil will haunt us if we kill them.” At this point Arjuna is ready to back out of war as he feels
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Confessions vs. Gita When ancient people look to understand religion‚ it is easier for them to relate to a higher power‚ also known as a god. Throughout the world and through time‚ there have been hundreds of different religions that have been established‚ and in the writings by people of these various groups there are often stories about conversation with the gods. This helps other people in understanding and conforming to the same beliefs. Two of such examples of this style of analyzing what
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in the Bhagavad Gita 2.11-2.27‚ Krishna (“the Blessed One”‚ the “One and Only”)‚ reminds Arjuna of the Hindu tradition‚ instilling upon him the fundamental dimensions of ethics‚ spirituality‚ and rituals. The Bhagavad Gita illustrates the underlying complications that arise leading up to the epic battle between two sides of a royal family‚ and the winner’s succession to the throne. In essence‚ although Arjuna finds it difficult to grasp the idea of fighting
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Chantelle Kiernan Professor Warner Bellanger GC2Y 2000 Section 03 02 October 2014 Early Buddhism vs The Bhagavad Gita: Which is right? The Bhagavad Gita‚ meaning the Song of God in English‚ is a text that has been crucial and a foundation for Hindu followers and believers for several years. This text is an excerpt from The Mahabharta. The Bhagavad Gita is located on a battlefield where two cousins‚ Arjuna and Krishna‚ are waging war on each other‚ and one cousin must chose between warrior dharma
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What is the essence of Bhagavad Gita? One of the main scriptures which explains the true relationship between God and human beings is known to be the Bhagavad Gita. It teaches how to live happily‚ and shows the path for reaching the Divine destination. No one has to be a certain faith in order to truly understand this scripture‚ which is the main reason why it works wonders to better ourselves in this society. The Gita teaches us more than just life lessons‚ it teaches us how to free ourselves from
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Comparative religion September 20‚ 2010 Bhagavad-Gita Throughout the Bhagavad-Gita‚ one reoccurring theme was detachment through the practice of discipline‚ creates an evenness of mind. To obtain joy you need to let go of the desire of joy itself. The detachment of one’s own desires is called liberation and the only way to get there is through discipline. The verse from the second teaching is important to an overall understanding of the Gitas sense of liberation‚ because it focuses on
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