The Bhagavadgita
The Bhagavadgita
Indian thought and the Bhagavadita.
Summary
Chapter One: Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukshetra.
As the opposing armies stand ready for battle, Arjuna, a mighty warrior, sees his relatives, teachers and friends in both armies ready to fight and sacrifice their lives. Overcome by grief and pity, Arjuna fails in strength, and he gives up his will to fight.
Chapter Two: Contents of the Gita summarized.
Arjuna submits to Lord Krishna as His disciple, and Krishna begins His teachings to Arjuna by explaining the distinction between the temporary material body and the eternal spiritual soul. The Lord explains the process of transmigration, the nature of selfless and the characteristics of a self-realized person.
Chapter Three: Karma-yoga.
Everyone must engage in action in this world. These either bind one to this world or liberate one from it. By acting for the pleasure of the Supreme, without selfish motives, one can be liberated from the law of......
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