Teachings of Bhagavad-Gita
The definition of religion in our course is the “human transformation in response to perceived ultimacy.” In the Bhagavad-Gita the beliefs of Samsara, which is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth of individuals, are intertwined with dharma (duty). Moksha, which is the release or liberation of the Atman from the cycle of rebirth combined with karma yoga (the way of action), is a way to reach this state of enlightenment. These two themes in The Bhagavad-Gita when combined, explain the overall Hindu view of the sacred and ultimate. These beliefs of the sacred and ultimate are delivered throughout the book. For example, as Arjuna, a Pandava warrior, is contemplating whether or not to fulfill his dharma, he asks, "Krishna, how can I fight against Bhishma and Drona with arrows when they deserve my worship”? Krishna’s advisees Arjuna: "Always perform with detachment any action you must do; performing action with detachment, one achieves suprem
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