Hinduism is a one of the oldest major religions that is still around, it is also known for being the structure of the cultural system in the Indian subcontinent. Some say that Buddhism was first branched out of Hinduism and then spread through central, eastern and southeastern Asia; it then became the religion and culture of these regions (Spodek 268). The Bhagavad Gita is key to Hinduism, also known as the “Sun God” this book is one of the most sacred and well known religious doctrines. (Spodek 275). “Exploring the Bhagavad Gita: Philosophy, Structure and Meaning” by Hamsa Stainton discusses the Bhagavad Gita through metaphors. In the philosophical sense the Bhagavad Gita is viewed into three paths that eventually lead into one; these paths
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The Gita starts off with Lord Krishna, Arjuna’s charioteer “divine avatar”, and their conversation in the middle of the epic battle; “The Great Epics” was between the two sides of the Bharata family, which was fought on the field of Kurushetra. The conversation that they held was in response to Arjuna’s “problem” of not wanting to fight back and kill his extended family, he stood there distraught until Krishna came to speak words of wisdom. During the conversation he taught him how to preserver through it all with love and compassion; he suggested to set himself free of all thinking and continue on with what is right, the action, knowledge and devotion. Mentioned previously, these path are key to full liberation in the end (Spodek …show more content…
We must also accept the fact that we are living in a world that our goal is to achieve full liberation and better ourselves under God. The Gita is studied in many different aspects in how it impacts one life beneficially, through physical, mental and spiritual aspects by breaking it down through philosophy, structure, and meaning. Stated before I believe that both sources together truly open up one’s mind by teaching and helping one discover more about the Bhagavad Gita. The research paper by Hamsa Stainton helped me understand the primary source better because it broke down the context of the Gita itself. Meanwhile the Spodek textbook and professor Lawler gave a background that was very helpful, along with explaining the Gita, I felt that I would still be confused without the extra breaking down of
The Gita starts off with Lord Krishna, Arjuna’s charioteer “divine avatar”, and their conversation in the middle of the epic battle; “The Great Epics” was between the two sides of the Bharata family, which was fought on the field of Kurushetra. The conversation that they held was in response to Arjuna’s “problem” of not wanting to fight back and kill his extended family, he stood there distraught until Krishna came to speak words of wisdom. During the conversation he taught him how to preserver through it all with love and compassion; he suggested to set himself free of all thinking and continue on with what is right, the action, knowledge and devotion. Mentioned previously, these path are key to full liberation in the end (Spodek …show more content…
We must also accept the fact that we are living in a world that our goal is to achieve full liberation and better ourselves under God. The Gita is studied in many different aspects in how it impacts one life beneficially, through physical, mental and spiritual aspects by breaking it down through philosophy, structure, and meaning. Stated before I believe that both sources together truly open up one’s mind by teaching and helping one discover more about the Bhagavad Gita. The research paper by Hamsa Stainton helped me understand the primary source better because it broke down the context of the Gita itself. Meanwhile the Spodek textbook and professor Lawler gave a background that was very helpful, along with explaining the Gita, I felt that I would still be confused without the extra breaking down of