One of the most eminent religious texts, The Bhagavad Gita, reveals a story of a civil war between two enemies that originate from the same family. The Bhagavad Gita, also known as the “Song of God,” is a small segment of one of India’s great epics, the Mahabharata. The spiritual poem, Gita, displays insight on life and death through the dialogue between the great leader of Pandava, Arjuna, and his guide, Krishna. In the story, Krishna teaches the effects of our environment, the principle of yoga, and the importance of meditation. This piece of work is not only a poetic scripture, but also a philosophical discourse that displays a message of wisdom throughout the text.
The Bhagavad Gita, written around 500 BCE, is a vital piece of work in the traditions of Hinduism. Charles Wilkins did the first translation from Sanskrit into English around 1785. This was important because the study of Sanskrit lead to the study of many other languages (Bhagavad Gita, ix). After studying Sanskrit, Persian, Greek and Latin, it was found that all these languages derive from Aryan. Studying these languages provide information on how society functioned at that time.
The famous story also aids in the development of moral law in Hinduism. The Hindu concept, dharma, is a set of religious and …show more content…
I supported Krishna’s philosophies on actions; however, I did think it had some flaws. I believe we as a society should set aside our own desires and act to universalize the world. People should act out of duty, as Krishna alleged, however it is not wrong if one may also benefit from the action. Learning about Hinduism philosophy and the beliefs on how society should act in making decisions interested me greatly. Overall, the philosophy aspect of the story made the largest impact on me because it forced me to think about the decisions I make in my
The Bhagavad Gita, written around 500 BCE, is a vital piece of work in the traditions of Hinduism. Charles Wilkins did the first translation from Sanskrit into English around 1785. This was important because the study of Sanskrit lead to the study of many other languages (Bhagavad Gita, ix). After studying Sanskrit, Persian, Greek and Latin, it was found that all these languages derive from Aryan. Studying these languages provide information on how society functioned at that time.
The famous story also aids in the development of moral law in Hinduism. The Hindu concept, dharma, is a set of religious and …show more content…
I supported Krishna’s philosophies on actions; however, I did think it had some flaws. I believe we as a society should set aside our own desires and act to universalize the world. People should act out of duty, as Krishna alleged, however it is not wrong if one may also benefit from the action. Learning about Hinduism philosophy and the beliefs on how society should act in making decisions interested me greatly. Overall, the philosophy aspect of the story made the largest impact on me because it forced me to think about the decisions I make in my