Philosophy

Bhagavad Gita

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1.   Nov 26, 2006 8:31 AM

» RLSharp - Bhagavad Gita

In response to Bhagavad Gita posted by hkyyin:


Yes, I was very hesitant to write this article, but I happen to be teaching the Gita right now. Since it is an intro to phil. class, I try to focus on the philosophy of karma yoga, the path of selfless service through action. I try to look at how the Gita teaches us that distinctions lead to anger and jealousy and all the other negative emotions.

But as you say, there are LOTS of ways to interpret the work. Ghandi thought it was a pacifist work, while the more orthodox view is that the Gita teaches war for warriors (literal war). Both interpretations seem equally likely and have support from the text. A VERY tricky work.

-- posted by RLSharp


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