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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Anthropology of Religion DD Kosambi: The Marxist Historian “Marxism is a tool of analysis and not a substitute for thinking.” Kosambi’s writings urge today’s historians to also take an intellectual leap with the creative use of Marxism. He explored the essential relationship between faith and socio-economic factor‚ which gives us yet another facet of understanding Ancient Indian Religion and History. What set him apart from the others was his determination to maintain‚ indeed the increase
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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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the Upanishads and the Puranas. The Gita teaches various paths to gain Self-knowledge or inner peace. It is a complete guide to practical life and provides “All that is needed to raise the consciousness of man to the highest possible level.” Lord Krishna (embodiment of wisdom) preached The Gita to Arjuna (embodiment of skill) to motivate him to perform his duty when he faced an ethical dilemma whether or not to kill his relatives and friends in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. There are 700 verses
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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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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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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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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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doesn’t want to fight because he doesn’t understand why he has to shed his family’s blood for a kingdom that he doesn’t even want part of and he sees killing as an evil act‚ but Krishna was persuading and explaining reasons why it is Arjuna’s duty to fight and the manner in which he must fight to restore his karma. Krishna first explains the samsaric cycle of birth and death. The main reason for the cycle is to allow a person to work on their karma by accumulating through the lifetime of work. If
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