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Whoever is chosen as "best answer" I will send a free hardback copy of Bhagavad-gita As It Is with free shipping. If we have 2 good answers we'll send the Bhagavad-gita As It Is to who elaborates further into its contents. He will need to post his email address after being choose for best answer.
2007-01-04 06:07:52 · 7 answers · asked by edcaimo 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry. USA only.
2007-01-04 06:11:29 · update #1
The Bhagavad Gita (Sanskrit: भगवद् गीता - Bhagavad Gītā, "Song of God" or "Divine Song") is an ancient Sanskrit text comprised of 700 verses from the Mahabharata (Bhishma Parva chapters 25 – 42 [1]). Krishna, as the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita is referred to within as Bhagavan (the divine one), and the verses themselves, using the range and style of Sanskrit meter (chandas) with similes and metaphors, are written in a poetic form that is traditionally chanted; hence the title, which translates to "the Song of the Divine One". The Bhagavad Gita is revered as sacred by the majority of Hindu traditions, and especially so by followers of Krishna. In general speech it is commonly referred to as The Gita.
The content of the text is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra just prior to the start of a climactic war. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a famous warrior and Prince and elaborates on a number of different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, with examples and analogies. This has led to the Gita often being described as a concise guide to Hindu philosophy and also as a practical, self-contained guide to life. During the discourse, Krishna reveals his identity as the Supreme Being Himself (Bhagavan), blessing Arjuna with an awe-inspiring glimpse of His divine absolute form.
The Bhagavad Gita is also called Gītopaniṣad as well as Yogupaniṣad, implying its status as an 'Upanishad'.[2] While technically it is considered a Smṛti text, it has singularly achieved a status comparable to that of śruti, or revealed knowledge.
2007-01-04 06:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bhagavad Gita ("Song of the Lord") is a portion of the Mhabarata, the great Hindu epic. The Gita deals with the dilemma of Arjuna, who contemplates a war with other members of his family. His advisor, the charioteer Krishna, teaches him the meaning of being true to the duties of one's caste identity and performing dispassionately, free of emotional bonds and fears.
2007-01-04 14:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bhagavad is the Hindi word for "Divine One". It is the named used to reference Krishna, the speaker of the text. Gita is song.
2007-01-04 14:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jack 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can not tell you what it means as religion and spirituality has a different meaning for each person that reads it. However, the Gita gives one a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. The Gita is one of the greatest religious books I have ever read.
2007-01-04 14:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Isnt that the hindu holy book? It means Divine Song
2007-01-04 14:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sean 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, what that guy said.
2007-01-04 14:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's that great dessert you get at Greek restaurants. Baklava.
2007-01-04 14:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋