has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.” In the Bhagavad Gita‚ we learn the lesson of finding our inner selves (“twin”) first before answering questions of others. According to the God Krishna‚ our desires are what cause our evil deeds‚ and in order for us to be free‚ we must control our desires. This can only be done through practice. Is peace what we all really want for ourselves in the end? First we must think of what peace is.
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Deontology and Bhagavad-Gita Chantel L Green Eastern Gateway Deontology and Bhagavad-Gita Most people reading the Bhagavad-Gita (the Gita) come across the concept of duty as prescribed by Lord Krishna and note the similarity of the same to the concept of duty as prescribed by Immanuel Kant. In fact‚ the surprising point is that both the concepts are quite similar when one reads it cursorily and yet they are distinctly different when one conducts a deeper
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The evolution of Hindu Dharma may be divided into three periods: the ancient (6500 BC-1000 AD)‚ the medieval (1000-1800 AD) and the modern (1800 AD to present). The Ancient Period is characterised by the worship of Shiva (Pashupati) during the Harappan times; the composition of the early Rig Vedic hymns; the Epic Period during which the Ramayana and Mahabharata were composed; period of Sage Vishvamitra‚ in whose reign a majority of the Vedic hymns were composed; the Yajur and Atharva Vedas
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Krishna Janmashtami (Devanagari कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी kṛṣṇa janmāṣṭami)‚ also known as Krishnashtami‚ Saatam Aatham‚ Gokulashtami‚ Ashtami Rohini‚ Srikrishna Jayanti‚ Sree Jayanthi or sometimes merely as Janmashtami‚ is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna‚ an Avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu.[1] Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi‚ the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar‚ when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant.
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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 Lord Krishna launches into a narrative that enlightens Arjuna on human nature and
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having to kill his cousins. However‚ Krishna is telling him that through spiritual discipline he will see clarity and peace. He then explains how to achieve this discipline. Krishna starts off by saying Arjuna must not shy away from what he has to do “Why this cowardice?” (Bhagavad-Gita 2:1). The feelings and desires that Arjuna feels are fleeting and once Arjuna learns to not let them torment him so‚ he will be fit for immortality (Bhagavad-Gita 2:14-15). Krishna says that human bodies will end but
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purity. When the mind becomes pure through the power of prayer‚ the intellect becomes sharp and keen. Holy Mother says spiritual practices are meant to keep the mind steady at the feet of God; to keep it immersed in His thought. Repeat His name. Sri Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita‚ “Remember me and Fight.” So‚ to make our
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Vance‚ Junah is able to fight his demons and play his best in the match. The film is loosely based on the sacred Hindu text called the Bhagavad Gita. The warrior in the story‚ Arjuna (whom Junah was based upon) refuses to fight in a battle. The god Krishna (whom Bagger Vance was based upon) appears to him during the battle and leads him to becoming the great warrior that he was meant to be. Both stories are based upon themes of self-actualization and becoming the best version of yourself you can be
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Bhakti Movement In Medieval India ________________________________________ Causes for the birth of Bhakti Movement: Prior to the coming of Islam to India‚ Hinduism‚ Jainism and Buddhism were the dominant religions. Hinduism lost its simplicity. Many philosophical schools appeared. Two different sects‚ i.e.‚ Vaishnavism and Saivism also appeared within Hinduism. In course of time Sakti worship also came into existence. Common people were confused on the way of worshipping God. When Islam came
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Bhagavad Gita uses the conversation between Pandava Prince Arjuna and his guide Lord Krishna to portray Hinduism world view and Krishna’s view on the different fundamental questions. When he’s facing a war‚ Arjuna is guided by Krishna to be a selfless leader‚ and dedication to the cause. Origin‚ this fundamental question focuses on why is there something rather than nothing. One important aspect of the Krishna world view is that‚ there is one ultimate reality in which everything was already in
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