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Bhagavad-Gita

Bhagavad-Gita. Wisdom literature. Meaning of title. “song of the lord” -most important text in the Hindu faith -found in the middle of the Mahabharata. Key terms. Non attached work: performance of the duty without concern for results

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Bhagavad-Gita

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  1. Bhagavad-Gita Wisdom literature

  2. Meaning of title “song of the lord” -most important text in the Hindu faith -found in the middle of the Mahabharata

  3. Key terms Non attached work: performance of the duty without concern for results Castes: rigid social structure in which each group has specified responsibilities

  4. Main characters Sanjaya: narrator Sri Krishna: brother-in-law to Arjuna, god in disguise Arjuna: hero of warrior caste

  5. Basic plot • Arjuna is presenting an argument with Sri Krishna because he fears fighting against his family and friends. • Krishna explains to Arjuna that as a warrior it is his duty to fight. • Krishna tells Arjuna that the eternal soul has no reason for grief over the temporary body. • Krishna then explains that even if Arjuna was to die in war, he would still attain heaven because he has done his rightful duty.

  6. Moral • The ultimate goal of enlightenment is achieved by Wise Action. • Wise Action is when you do your duty only, without personal attachment. • One can act without personal attachment by pleasuring God. This frees a person from impurity and sin.

  7. A true hero acts without CONCERN for the effects on his own life.

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