Lessons and Morals in Indian Literature
There are many stories, legends, and religious texts in Indian literature that attempt to teach its reader lessons and morals. In many of these literary works, there is a teacher, known as a guru, who tries to offer guidance in spiritual and philosophical matters. “The Yoga of Knowledge,� an excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita, tells the story of Arjuna, a mighty worrier, and Krishna, his charioteer and brother-in-law. Arjuna, reluctant to fight against his own blood, is torn between his morals and his duties. Through words of wisdom and methods known as nonattached work, Karma Yoga, and reincarnation, Krishna convinces Arjuna that one should fight in a war without worrying about the consequences or side effects. Krishna can be considered a guru in this story, and he teaches valuable life lessons to Arjuna. At the beginning of “The Yoga of Knowledge,� Arjuna
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Approximate Word count = 585
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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