The Bhagavad Gita is part of Mahabharata, an epic written 5000 years ago by Sri Veda Vyasa, and is composed of seven hundred verses of Hindu scripture in Sanskrit. The Bhagavad Gita has become a very renowned text because it deals with the dilemma faced by Arjuna, the great warrior prince, who is driven to behave cowardly despite it not being in his nature. Krishna guides him through numerous means of support and restores his valor such that he ultimately wins the war. Incidentally, his problem is that of many people who aspire to make the best of their lives. It is very comprehensive, covering almost the entire spectrum of Vedic thought. The central teaching of the Gita is the attainment of the final beatitude of life—perfection or eternal freedom. This may be achieved by doing one’s prescribed duties of life. The Bhagavad Gita beautifully paints a picture of hesitative Arjuna, and thus creates a platform for Lord Krishna to discuss the dynamics of action, devotion to the self, and the truths of reality.
The Gita opens with depiction of a very grave situation. There came about a power struggle among heirs of a ruling family. On one side were the rightful owners of the throne …show more content…
Lord Krishna now depicts his own picture as God Almighty to Arjuna, which in turn opens his eyes and gives him strength and courage. He pushed Arjuna up the ladder of yoga from one step to the next. Eventually, Arjuna placed his foot on the highest step, attained the supreme knowledge of the Self and exclaimed in joy: “My delusion has been obliterated, and through your grace, Achyuta, I have remembered myself. I stand, my doubt dispelled. I shall do as you say” (81).
The objective of Krishna's discourse in reply to Arjuna's hesitation and his extreme despondency is expressed through the concepts of action, identifying with one’s self, and detaching from all
The Gita opens with depiction of a very grave situation. There came about a power struggle among heirs of a ruling family. On one side were the rightful owners of the throne …show more content…
Lord Krishna now depicts his own picture as God Almighty to Arjuna, which in turn opens his eyes and gives him strength and courage. He pushed Arjuna up the ladder of yoga from one step to the next. Eventually, Arjuna placed his foot on the highest step, attained the supreme knowledge of the Self and exclaimed in joy: “My delusion has been obliterated, and through your grace, Achyuta, I have remembered myself. I stand, my doubt dispelled. I shall do as you say” (81).
The objective of Krishna's discourse in reply to Arjuna's hesitation and his extreme despondency is expressed through the concepts of action, identifying with one’s self, and detaching from all