Category: Bhagavad Gita
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Dharma in Politics: Analysis of the Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
The Mahabharata is the great Indian Epic, which contains as its central theme the narrative of the conflict leading up to the battle of Kurukshetra, followed by the great battle itself, and lastly the resolution after the battle and its aftermath. The origin of the conflict is the dissention between the Gods (Devas) and the…
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Analysis of Origins and Theoretical Systems of SCkhya Dar[hana: Bhagavad Gita and Sam#khyakarika
This essay will consider sCkhya dar[hana, its origins and its theoretical systems which are the basis of the Sam#khyakarika of Isvarakr#s#n#a. It will look at how the stika school of sCkhya presents methods of soteriology within both the Bhagavad Gita and Sam#khyakarika and will reflect on how the texts unravel the nature of the self…
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Comparative Study of Ethical Concepts of Hinduism and Islam Based on Bhagavad Git and Quran
Ethics deals with right and wrong behavior of human beings. All the religions hold ethical component, often these can be derived from the supernatural guidance. Philosophers from decades believe that religion is necessary to lead life ethically. According to Simon Blackburn, there are those peoples who ‘would say that we can only flourish under the…
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Analysis of Yoga Mysticism: Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Hatha Pradipika
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that remains a dynamic habit of life, originating in India, and is considered a means of its development. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga are considered the four main types of yoga, but there are also many other types. As a means of enlightenment, yoga plays…