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This paper looks at the use of the sun and analogies of the sun in the "Bhagavad-Gita" and Plato's "Republic." The paper points out that both works view the sun as a crucial part of existence - a life-giver and source of good.

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"Given its prominence in the sky and its ability to provide humankind with warmth and sustenance through agriculture, it is little wonder that the Sun has played such an important role in literature through the centuries. To this end, this paper examine the various sun analogies that occur in both the Bhagavad-Gita and the Republic to identify what the Sun represents in each case, what can be learned regarded the role of knowledge and its implications for good conduct, followed by a discussion of whether this type of knowledge serves to
illuminate humankind's understanding in each of these instances."

Tags:Bhagavad-Gita, Plato, Socrates, hindu, philosophy

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In this article, the writer describes that both the Hindu spiritual epic of "Bhagavad-Gita" and the Scandinavian epic poem of heroism "Beowulf" attempt to define what constitutes a moral life for their readership. The writer points out that the "Bhagavad-Gita" defines morality in terms of right understanding and absolute acceptance of the laws of karma and the gods. The writer further notes that in contrast, "Beowulf" is a more personal tale of a Christian hero grappling with the evils of the fallen world, created by Cain. It is shown that his struggle has theological significance but it can only partially rectify the sins of the world, even though it provides more hope for worldly actions to right wrongs in a Christian universe. The writer concludes that although the tale of "Beowulf" may inspire a reader, Christian or not, the yogi praised by the "Bhagavad-Gita," would merely shake his or her head, and state that the practice of right action conveys holiness alone, or he who dies in rajas, will be reborn.

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"In contrast, "Beowulf" is an epic explicitly about the worldly deeds of a man of greatness, even though his deeds are rooted in a sense of Christian duty and justice to use his might for right. Beowulf's worldly actions in the physical sphere bring him material rewards, and rewards for the community under the sway of Grendel. But Beowulf's actions are not despised for this reason, and everyone in the community has a clear attachment to the results his actions achieve. By aiding his people in clearing the country of the infernal Grendel and the monster's mother, Beowulf performs an act of goodness and service to the people of another land that is morally significant. When he comes, Beowulf announces himself by his clear attachment to another nation, and to a set of commonly shared morals."

Tags:gods, karma, worship, material

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This paper discusses the Bhagavad-Gita's philosophy of reconciliation of divinity with earthly responsibility. It discusses how the Bhagavad-Gita, the first-century B.C. Hindu Sanskrit poem describes salvation in the afterlife as described by Krishna (God) to the Pandava warrior Arjuna on the eve of an important battle. The paper describes the lessons learned from the poem.

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"Arjuna's fighting in this battle then, which he wishes, rationally, not to do but which Krishna illustrates that he must, is but a part of the multiple cycles of life and death that the warrior prince has yet to complete on the way, ultimately, to his final state of nirvana. While Krishna does not deny to Arjuna the importance of earthly rationality, Krishna nevertheless shows Arjuna how Arjuna's current resistance to fighting on this battlefield, based on earthly attachment, must be overcome in order to eventually reach nirvana, the ultimate spiritual state of mind within which all further reincarnations cease."

Tags:nirvana, Krishna, Arjuna, divine, earthly

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This paper summarizes both the "Bhagavad-Gita" and the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and explains the message and purpose of each story. The paper explains that, even though both stories talk about authority and strength, the "Bhagavad-Gita" talks about the strength of the soul, while "Gilgamesh" talks about exterior strength.

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"The eastern and western scholars have described Bhagavad-gita to be the greatest spiritual books in the world. In the book Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and an exact through which human beings can establish their eternal relationship with God. "It is approachable from the sanctified realms of religions and is glorified as the essence of all spiritual teachings." ( Srimad Bhagavad-Gita : http://www.bhagavad-gita.org/ ). "The core purpose of Bhagavad-Gita, is to illuminate for all of humanity, the realization of the true nature of divinity; as the highest spiritual conception and the greatest material
conception is to attain the love of God." This book extracts the main characters of Lord Krishna and Prince Arjuna, enlightened in the first chapter, is the war scene in the sacred land of Kuruksetra and the setting up of a battle."

Tags:dejection fear epephany transformation eternal soul madhu ashurbanipal, king Assyria

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The paper explains that Dante's "Inferno" can be more accurately described as a story about a man who finds his way to God with the help of another man, but only after passing through hell. The author points out that the "Bhagavad-Gita" also describes the path to God; yet, the difference in this description of a path to God is that it is not as frightening as the one that Dante takes. The paper relates that both the "Bhagavad-Gita" and Dante's "Inferno" refer to "demons", but there is a difference in the way that religiously devout people are viewed.

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"In the "Bhagavad-Gita", devout individuals are called "demigods", while in Dante's "Inferno" there is no such term written. In addition to this, there is also no mention of how exactly one is to act in order to reach the ultimate truth or the Supreme. However, in the "Bhagavad-Gita", it is written that in order to reach the Supreme, "karma, fruitive activities, devotional service and yoga principles, and devotional service" are necessary. Essentially, it can be said that the "Bhagavad-Gita" provides man with a path to follow, and aims at preventing one from falling into paths that would not be seen as godly."

Tags:man, path, frightening, demons, devout

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This paper will show the history of the Hindu religion from the Brahmanistic period to the period that is so famously known as the Bhagavad Gita. By understanding the change in the Vedic position on the nature of Hindu belief, we can see how this history transforms over different periods of time. With a basic overview of the Hindu religion in this manner, we can learn how the secretive Brahmans eventually turned into a different strand of belief that became all-inclusive in the teachings of Krishna, which is espoused in the classic religious doctrine of the Bhagavad Gita. In essence, we will study the fall of the violent gods of the older Vedic orders, and seek to understand how they took more peaceful principles.

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In this article, the writer discusses the book "Bhagavad Gita". The writer maintains that the book looks at the distinction between the temporary material body and the eternal spiritual soul and characteristics of the self-realized person. The writer points out that from the beginning of this religious work to the end, the character Arjuna grew from a person who was overcome by the trappings of life to the understanding that the way that he conducts his life is all important for this world and the next. The writer further discusses that the book relates not only to how Arjuna should conduct himself, but to how one should do so to this day, as well.

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"This can be done, further explains Krishna, through the practice of meditation. Arjuna, however, questions how a defected mind can actually meditate. Here, as the entire Bhagavad Gita, the emphasis is on education. It is not possible to immediately reach a meditative state--the mind is difficult to restrain. So, it takes much practice and continual renunciation.
Once individuals are in this meditative state, they can see things they never could before, because of the constraints of the lower states of mind. It is possible, for example to see God in the here and now, as long as one stops a fascination for the various objects of the world. However, it is only when people love God can they become open to see him in all. This trip starts with seeing God and then ends in the state of 'being' God."

Tags:Prince, Arjuna, war, God

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This paper will discuss the elements of skepticism that are not prevalent in the avenue of literature and religion in the book the "Bhagavad Gita". By analyzing this book, we can see how religion uses less skepticism than science and produces the effect of being lesser 'in fact'. The nature of the book and examples will be made to reveal the sense of science that occurs within the book and how it relates to its formulation on a lesser skepticism in its form.

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This paper examines the religious work, "The Bhagavad-Gita", which is a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. It states that these highly symbolic Sanskrit verses are the fundamental path to spiritual enlightenment. The paper illustrates that eastern and western philosophy disagree in concepts of reincarnation and the principles of yoga.

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"The Bhagavad-Gita was originally written in Sanskrit as early as 200 BC. Since then, there have been many translations written in English and many other languages. Translations are subject to the translator's personal experiences and beliefs. It is difficult to determine which translation would be considered authoritative in light of these differences. Word choice in translation may effect the overall nuance or meaning of the piece. For this reason, many authors have included a commentary on their particular translation of the work. This commentary simply explains their perspective on the piece in order to give the reader a better understanding of their translation. There have been hundreds of commentaries written on the Bhavigdad Gita by many renowned authors and philosophers from many perspectives."

Tags:lord, krishna, arjuna, sanskrit, spiritual, enlightenment, eastern, western, reincarnation, yoga

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The paper explores the effects of a religious text, the Bhagavad Gita, on social stratification in India. Observations are made on the way in which the book communicates with its reader and some of the literary techniques used to instill in its readers the religious ideas.

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"The Bhagavad-Gita is widely regarded as one of the most influential and intimate glimpses into the Hindu religion. The Bhagavad-Gita is book six of a grand epic poem called the Mahabharata, which recounts a story of a war between two clans of a royal family. Specifically, the Bhagavad-Gita tells of a great warrior, Arjuna, who is hesitant to go to battle against members of his own family. Arjuna is advised by the Hindu god Krishna to overlook this obvious obstacle and fulfill his duty as a warrior. Indeed, this concentration on duty and moral code is consistent throughout the text. One might then be compelled to ask how the Bhagavad-Gita instills in its followers the moral code and values that it preaches and what sort of effect this text had on the class system in India. Upon a closer examination of the text, it becomes clear that the Bhagavad-Gita is a story meant to justify the rigid class system and maintain social stability in India through its emphasis on duty and moral code."

Tags:class, hindu, hinduism, religion, system, arjuna