The Bhagavad Gita
This sacred Hindu text presents a dialogue between prince Arjuna and the god Krishna on the battlefield, exploring duty (dharma), right action (karma yoga), devotion (bhakti), and the nature of reality. The work synthesizes various paths to spiritual realization and addresses the fundamental question of how to live ethically in a complex world.
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Krishna
Avatar of Vishnu, central figure in Bhagavad Gita and object of devotional love. Krishna's childhood …
Dharma
Hindu and Buddhist concept of cosmic order and individual duty. In Hinduism, dharma includes cosmic …
Samsara
Hindu and Buddhist concept of the cycle of death and rebirth. Beings are reborn according …
Moksha
Hindu concept of liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth (samsara). Moksha is the …
Atman and Brahman
Hindu concepts of individual self (Atman) and ultimate reality (Brahman). Atman is the true self …
Karma
Hindu and Buddhist concept of moral cause and effect. Actions create consequences extending beyond current …
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Buddha
Indian spiritual teacher who founded Buddhism, teaching the path to liberation from suffering. Buddha's Four …