2007-01-15 13:55:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Srimad Bhagvad Geeta is the dialogue between Arjuna and his philosopher, friend and guide Sri Krishna on the meaning and definition of human life, its purpose, the meaning of faith and the Universe; and at last how to live a meaningful life. It emphasises on practise. It is, in brief, applied metaphysics designed for eternal good of the mankind.
2007-01-15 21:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bhagavad Gita is the teaching of Lord Krishna to a man who is engaged in the world. It can be of great use by everyone as was used by the Indians and others.
The Geeta is one of the clearest and most comprehensive summaries of the Perennial Philosophy ever to have been done. Hence its enduring value, not only for Indians, but for all mankind... The Bhagavadgeeta is perhaps the most systematic spiritual statement of the Perennial Philosophy.
--Aldous Huxley
You can download the installation version of Gita with the english translation and commentary by Swami Chinmayananda at
http://www.chinmayauk.org/Resources/Downloads.htm
2007-01-16 02:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Raj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an ancient Hindu text. It was written around the same time as the pre-Socratics in Greece. There are some parallels and some vast differences presented in the two philosophies. It is difficult and tiresome reading. It discusses moral and religious issues. The main thing I got from trying to read it is the concept of not being attached to "strands". In other words, not being attached to material things.
There are similarities in philosophy between the Gita and what Parmenides had written. Truth is of the mind and cannot ever be known through the physical experience.
2007-01-15 22:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The writings of Bhagavad Gita are totally practical for our use.
1. Seek a spiritual master, serve him and submissively enquire from him about the absolute truth. He can show you that because he has seen it. We can make our lives perfect.
2. Learn to depend on Lord's mercy.
3. Do your prescribed duty, offer the results to Him and accept whatever comes your way.
4. Become His devotee, worship Him, meditate on Him. He will provide what you lack and maintain what you have.
5. Lead a simple life. Reduce your material attachments.
Hope it helps.
2007-01-15 22:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by S D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bhagvad Geeta says:
1.Perform your duty selflessly, and leave the results to HIM
2. Do not get wrapped in the worldly pleasure.
3.Get the better of hatred, jealousy, arrogance.
4.Take victory and defeat with equanimity.
5.Submit yourself to the divine.
2007-01-15 23:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is like the bible but from another part of the world..AND if one lives how it states..you will find God and peace....Like the bible there are many versions... however if you get the one translated by.....Paramahansa Yogananda you will not be led astray..for God gave him the MISSION of giving the TRUE translation of the gita to modern man and the west....Many others did not have the God given wisdom but translated it anyway....OH and i am not hindu ,yet i read that version,i also read the bible as there is also some truth in that book
2007-01-15 23:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno. . . But here's what Gandhi said
"The Geeta is the universal mother. I find a solace in the Bhagavadgeeta that I miss even in the Sermon on the Mount. When disappointment stares me in the face and all alone I see not one ray of light, I go back to the Bhagavad Gita. I find a verse here and a verse there, and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming tragedies - and my life has been full of external tragedies - and if they have left no visible or indelible scar on me, I owe it all to the teaching of Bhagavad Gita."
2007-01-15 22:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by some teenager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Hindu. Its a phenomenally beautiful book of true value to human society. I don't believe the actual stories yet I do believe in the truths expresses. It teaches us to be selfless and to prioritize our lives based on what really matters. It rejects materialism and promotes unity of cultures. When was the last time anyone saw a Hindu terrorist? I recommend you read it.
2007-01-15 22:08:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Song of the Lord," the most well-known of all Hindu scriptures. Contains philosophical dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and the Lord God Krishna.
2007-01-15 22:05:00 · answer #9 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, really. It's a collection of some of their old stories about their gods and stuff. A friend of mine read it and said it was pretty cool. Included is some story about a prince who left his uncle in charge of his kingdom so he could go do something. When he came back the uncle didn't want to give it back, so they went to war. Shiva himself was going to drive the prince's chariot. I think that stuff actually happened, a long long time ago.
2007-01-15 22:01:00 · answer #10 · answered by Atlas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋