About The Gita
I chose to read The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Eknath Easwaran. In the preface Easwaran recalls a train ride from India to Simla, and making a stop in Kurukshetra. The name can literally be translated as “Song of the Lord”. This place was the setting of the Mahabharata. The Author compares the Gita to the Sermon on the mount saying that both have an “immediacy” and both are timeless. They describe getting off the train and taking in the scenery. His companion tells him to imagine the events that took place there, including Krishna giving Arjuna the words of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata credited to the Sage Ved Vyasa, but there is a legend that states it was written by Lord Ganesha. The …show more content…
Arjuna is a skilled archer and one of the five brothers of Pandava. Krishna is the charioteer, and guru who is an avatar for the god Vishnu the protector. It is set on a battlefield, and when Arjuna sees all the casualties he decides to lay down his weapons. He explains to Krishna that he no longer wishes to fight because he is worried about the effect killing will have on his karma. This leads to a debate between the two, where Krishna explains why fighting in the name of the deity is his duty and that it will not harm his karma. In the book Krishna explains different types of yoga and Brahman and karma, along with other aspects of Hinduism. In the end it is clear that Arjuna must fight no matter which path of devotion he chooses to follow, and that in doing so he will be fulfilling his duties to Krishna and be protected by Krishna.
The Theme seems to be about devoting yourself to the deity, and practicing spiritual duties. It seems to be about renouncing the physical world and becoming one with Brahman. This reflects many aspects of the Hindu religion. It teaches about one’s Dharma or religious duty which is tied to Karma and is associated with your caste. It Explains that the difference in just fighting and spiritual duty. You have to have the right reasons to fight and do it in the name of Krishna. It also explains different types of yoga, and their benefit. The central message of the story is Arjuna’s spiritual duty or
I chose to read The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Eknath Easwaran. In the preface Easwaran recalls a train ride from India to Simla, and making a stop in Kurukshetra. The name can literally be translated as “Song of the Lord”. This place was the setting of the Mahabharata. The Author compares the Gita to the Sermon on the mount saying that both have an “immediacy” and both are timeless. They describe getting off the train and taking in the scenery. His companion tells him to imagine the events that took place there, including Krishna giving Arjuna the words of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata credited to the Sage Ved Vyasa, but there is a legend that states it was written by Lord Ganesha. The …show more content…
Arjuna is a skilled archer and one of the five brothers of Pandava. Krishna is the charioteer, and guru who is an avatar for the god Vishnu the protector. It is set on a battlefield, and when Arjuna sees all the casualties he decides to lay down his weapons. He explains to Krishna that he no longer wishes to fight because he is worried about the effect killing will have on his karma. This leads to a debate between the two, where Krishna explains why fighting in the name of the deity is his duty and that it will not harm his karma. In the book Krishna explains different types of yoga and Brahman and karma, along with other aspects of Hinduism. In the end it is clear that Arjuna must fight no matter which path of devotion he chooses to follow, and that in doing so he will be fulfilling his duties to Krishna and be protected by Krishna.
The Theme seems to be about devoting yourself to the deity, and practicing spiritual duties. It seems to be about renouncing the physical world and becoming one with Brahman. This reflects many aspects of the Hindu religion. It teaches about one’s Dharma or religious duty which is tied to Karma and is associated with your caste. It Explains that the difference in just fighting and spiritual duty. You have to have the right reasons to fight and do it in the name of Krishna. It also explains different types of yoga, and their benefit. The central message of the story is Arjuna’s spiritual duty or