Bhagavad Gita and Catholicism - concept of God?

Answer 1

The concept of God Almighty in Bhagavad Gita and Catholicism do not go hand-in-hand! If we desire understanding the concept of God Almighty... we need to dive deep into the ocean of wisdom contained in Bhagavad Gita... the most sacred Scripture of Hinduism existing on mother earth. The doctrine of Bhagavad Gita was given to mankind by Lord Krishna in the battle of Mahabharata. This one single doctrine is sufficient for one to reach the stage of enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) and salvation (moksha)!

In Hinduism... in the Sacred Bhagavad Gita, God Almighty is considered as the Creator of all! Contrary to this Hinduism also believes in the concept of Maya (veil of ignorance). The doctrine of Maya (veil of ignorance) believes in the continuity of the creation. Stated in simple words when the cosmos does not seem to have a boundary... the existence of the complete cosmos seems to be an idea of God Almighty... the dream state of God Almighty! In the absence of a fixed boundary... the belief in existence of the cosmos becomes erroneous!

Truly speaking... both the concepts are absolute truth! Both doctrines are two sides of the same coin. Our perceiving glass as half empty or half full means the same! In Hinduism... in Bhagavad Gita the concept of God Almighty is unique. Bhagavad Gita confirms that apart from the existence of God Almighty... all else is ephemeral in nature! Bhagavad Gita further confirms that God Almighty... a cluster of all purified souls atmans in the cosmos at the time of big bang explodes himself and starts the journey of individual souls' atmans in the cosmos.

Bhagavad Gita confirms God Almighty as a source of pure cosmic energy the magnitude of which is beyond the comprehension of human beings. Only enlightened beings... the moment they gained enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) realize the absolute truth in totality! Only after reaching the last leg of cosmic life... the 8.4 millionth manifestation does the concept of God Almighty becomes absolutely clear. Bhagavad Gita also confirms God Almighty acts as a Dhrista (onlooker) and never interferes with the creation of his. It is not the form of human beings!

Contrary to above Catholicism believes in a Trinity that consists of Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. In the cosmic entity... physical beings have no value! All is pure gaseous matter. Broken down to the basic elements of the cosmic system... everything in the cosmic system is made up of atoms and molecules. In the circumstances... the Trinity concept of Christianity seems to fail! The concept of God has nothing to do with a son or the Holy Spirit!

Practically speaking every single human being on mother earth is a son or daughter of God! Every single human being has the potential of becoming a Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ or prophet Mohammed in life! Catholicism does not believe in this concept. According to Catholicism Jesus Christ is the only true son of God. Every human being who reaches the last leg of cosmic life... the 8.4 millionth manifestation... reaches the stage of enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) and finally takes salvation (moksha)! This is what Mahavira and Gautama Buddha did! And so did Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammed!

Mahavira... the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism who came about 500 years earlier to Jesus Christ rightly said every human being has the capability to become a Mahavira... an enlightened soul! This statement forms the core of teachings of Jainism. This is also the goal of every cosmic life! Gaining release from the cycle of birth and death and regaining original pure pristine form is the real crux of life for the soul atman within! More on God - http://www.godrealized.com/god.html

Answer 2

One thing you may want to focus on to learn and practice in
a more nonsectarian manner is the Uddhava Gita. The Uddhava Gita is a summation of the essence of the Bhagavad Gita, and so it is eminently suitable for nonsectarian, universal teaching which is the essence of Hinduism.

Here is a short summation of the Uddhava Gita which is found in the Srimad Bhagavatam (also known as Bhagavata Purana) 11.7:

EPILOGUE - LORD KRISHNA'S LAST SERMON

At the end of another long sermon comprising of more than one thousand verses, disciple Uddhava said: "O Lord Krishna, I think the pursuit of God as You narrated to Arjuna (in the Bhagavad Gita), and now to me, is very difficult indeed, for most people; because it entails control of unruly senses. Please tell me a short, simple, and easy way to God-realization." Lord Krishna upon Uddhava's request gave the essentials of Self-realization as follows:
· Do your duty, to the best of your ability, for Me without worrying about the outcome.
· Remember Me at all times. (Note that this is the point of chanting things like the mahamantra - Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Kare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.)
· Perceive that God is within every living being. Mentally bow down to all beings and treat all beings equally.
· Perceive through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions that the power of God is within you at all times, and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument and a trustee.

I recommend the International Gita Society as they are nonsectarian, offer affordable translations of the Bhagavad Gita with commentary, and can help teach you the basics without having to spend a lot of money or submit to some guru you know nothing about:

http://www.gita-society.com/

http://www.gitainternational.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Gita_Society

They also have an online Gita study and discussion forum:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gita-talk/

I hope these are helpful!

Answer 3

The concept of God, though one can cite superficial similarities, is essentially different, as the "Gita" offers one that is ultimately pantheistic, while Catholicism maintains the essential distinction between the divine nature and all created reality. In terms of the Catholic doctrine of God there is an infinite, qualitative difference between God and material reality. This is not the case in hindu conceptions of the divinity.

Answer 4

We can't ask an Eskimo to wear just a casual T-shirt in that biting cold. He wears what suits him. May be if he visits a tropical place he would settle for at least an A/c at max cooling.
These religions are meant to suit the mind set, its conditioning, to uplift a person using the very same situation in which he/she is placed. So the concepts are 'dramatised' versions of the Original which, though the same ultimately, may not find ready acceptance with the limited sensory levels of perception, and the rigid conditioning of minds.

Answer 5

ummmmm you going to expand on that???

Well I'm a self proclaimed perennial philosopher, and I think the concept of God is universal. Both Hindu's and Christians believe in the non-material universe, and thus have the same concept of God. The differences are cultural and traditional on the outside, but the underlining belief is the same.

Answer 6

Bhagavad-gita deals with 5 project-loose truths.they're (a million) Isvara (2) JIvas (3)Prakrti or fabric nature (4) Time (5) Karma. Isvara is the wonderful controller and the Jivas or jivatma,the controlled residing entities.Prakrti or fabric nature refers to physique of residing entities.in the physique we've senses,purpose of senses,5 factors like earth,water.hearth air and the two.fake ego,smart,strategies and so on.The residing symptom is our expertise or smart.Our physique is project to alter like delivery,grows,remains and produces by making use of -product and ultimately decays.guy s nature differs through fact of "Karma".those are good, hobby &lack of expertise.physique is non everlasting yet Jeevatma or individual soul is eternal.This individual soul is a factor &parcel of great soul or Paramatma or controller.Time is a era or cycle wherein the universe exhibts or vanishes.

Answer 7

In Catholicism, God is:
+ The infinite divine being
+ One in being yet three Persons:
. + Father
. + Son
. + Holy Spirit

God has revealed himself as:
+ The "One who is"
+ Truth and love
+ Creator of all that is
+ The author of divine revelation
+ The source of salvation

And, of course, God is love.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 199 and following: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt1.htm#199

With love in Christ.

Answer 8

That's funny! - knu (above) takes your spelling to task and then tells you to get the name "write"!

Answer 9

they both beleive god is divine love. see http://www.gitananda.org/love/3.html for articles on divine love from both christian and hindu saints.

Answer 10

its BHAGAVAT GITA,get the name write.