The Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is a foundational text of Hinduism, embedded within the larger epic the Mahabharata. It takes the form of a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer, the god Krishna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra just before a great war. Arjuna, paralyzed by doubt and moral conflict over fighting his own relatives and teachers, seeks guidance from Krishna. The text addresses questions of duty, action, and the nature of the self, offering a path to spiritual clarity and liberation through devotion, knowledge, and right action.

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