The Social Role Of The Gītā

Author : Satya P. Agarwal
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120815246

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The Social Role of the Gītā by Satya P. Agarwal Pdf

The present work is a new perspective on the Bhagavad-Gita, supported by through research, for it focuses attention on the social relevance of this famous Hindu scripture. Part 1 provides a penetrating analysis of how new interpretations of the Gita palyed a significant role in the social history of India during the ninteenth and twentieth centuries. The illustrative material consists of five case studies relating to : Raja Rammohun Roy, Swami Vivekananda, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Aurobindo Ghose and Mahatma Gandhi. Part II expalins how the social applications of the Gita are linked with its most important teaching for the modern age, viz.,Loksamgraha- the good of the society. Lokasamgraha is a sanskrit term occurring in the Gita but not in Upanishads and a modern interpretation of the lokasamgraha-approach is the inculcation of social values and a sense of social responsibility in each individual.

Author : Satya P. Agarwal
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120813197

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The Social Message of the Gita by Satya P. Agarwal Pdf

This book is a landmark in the wide panorama of Gita Literature, the universal nature of which is reflected in the use- in the form of prose as well as poetry-of an increasing number of the world`s languages. As the first book to utilize original verses in modern Sanskrit to convey the social massage of the Gita, it not only fills a significant linguistic gap but also focuses attention on social issues which call for urgent action by karmayogins.

Author : M. V. Nadkarni
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780429535086

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The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader by M. V. Nadkarni Pdf

What is the Bhagavad-Gita? Is it just a religious text? When was it composed? How relevant is it to the modern world? This book answers these foundational questions and more. It critically examines the Bhagavad-Gita in terms of its liberal, humanist and inclusive appeal, bringing out its significance for both present times and novel applications. The author elaborates the philosophy underlying the text as well as its ethical and spiritual implications. He also responds to criticisms that have been levelled against the text by Ambedkar, D. D. Kosambi and, more recently, Amartya Sen. With additional material including chapter summaries of the Bhagavad-Gita, the second edition of the volume proposes new ways of utilising the text in diverse fields, such as business and management and scientific research. Eclectic and accessible, this work will be of interest to scholars of philosophy, religion, history, business and management studies, as well as the general reader.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780141396217

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The Bhagavad Gita by Anonim Pdf

Part of the ancient Hindu epic The Mahabharata, The Bhagavad Gita is one of the enduring religious texts of the world The Bhagavad Gita is an early poem that recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, a manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, Krishna sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to understand his own role in the war he is about to fight. Krishna reveals to Arjuna his true cosmic form and counsels the warrior to act according to his sacred obligations. Ranging from instructions on yoga to moral discussion, the Gita has served for centuries as an everyday, practical guide to living well. Translated with an introduction by Laurie L. Patton

Author : Himmat Singh Sinha
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Communism and Gita by Himmat Singh Sinha Pdf

Author : Dr. Bharati Chand
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781639574889

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Symphony of Philosophy & Education in Bhagavad Gita – Volume 2 by Dr. Bharati Chand Pdf

The book, Symphony of Philosophy & Education in Bhagavad Gita, presents how the flows of the sublime philosophical thoughts and practical instructions merge themselves in the Bhagavad Gita. The philosophical and educational aspects are blended to create a symphony. It shows how the inner harmony and the outer world combine to create a great symphony in life. The book presents the Bhagavad Gita as a practical treatise on the educational system. Thus, it is relevant for the teachers, the trainers, the educationists, the policymakers, etc. It provides them a fresh perspective on how education can be scientifically imparted with core human values as demonstrated in the Bhagavad Gita. It may help spread the messages of the Bhagavad Gita through structured educational techniques through the widespread labyrinth of the schools, colleges and educational institutions – the arms of our educational system. Of course, the common readers and the public at large would see the Bhagavad Gita in a new light.

Author : Dorothy M. Figueira
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780198873488

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The Afterlives of the Bhagavad Gita by Dorothy M. Figueira Pdf

The book looks at insolites readings of the Gita and how they seek to fill the hermeneutical gap between readings tied to its canonical and scriptural status and those readings distant from the text's tradition.

Author : Ravi Godrick Vincent
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 1262 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9783755446880

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An Esoteric Approach to The Bhagwad Gita by Ravi Godrick Vincent Pdf

In "An Esoteric Approach to The Bhagwad Gita," each verse is explained in 1.the context of Advainta Vedanta,Yoga .Sankhya 2.Western wisdom teachings' perspective 3. in terms of consciousness,subconsciouness and superconsciousness 4. interpreted in terms of will-power,wisdom and activity as far as possible. Embark on a transformative journey through the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita with "An Esoteric Approach to The Bhagwad Gita." This extraordinary book delves into the depths of each verse, offering a multi-dimensional exploration that goes beyond mere translation. Unlock the hidden wisdom and mysteries of this sacred scripture as the author presents an esoteric understanding, grounded in Hindu philosophy. But it doesn't stop there—the book expands the reader's perspective by integrating Western wisdom teachings, bridging the gap between ancient Eastern traditions and contemporary thought. Delve into the realms of consciousness, subconsciousness, and superconsciousness as you discover practical insights for personal growth and self-realization. Explore the interplay of willpower, wisdom, and activity, and learn to harmonize these essential elements of your being. "An Esoteric Approach to The Bhagwat Gita" is a profound guide that unlocks the hidden depths of this sacred scripture, empowering you to embrace its timeless wisdom and apply it to your life

Author : Nicholas Sutton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781647221287

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The Bhagavad Gita by Nicholas Sutton Pdf

This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and contemporary significance of the teachings found within this ancient sacred book. The Bhagavad Gita, which was spoken perhaps five thousand years ago and whose written form has been extant for over two thousand years, continues to inspire new generations of seekers in the East and West. Gandhi in the East and Thoreau, Emerson, Einstein, and others in the West found within its pages deep wisdom, comfort, and contemporary applications to their lives and times. The Gita ranks with the Bible, Dhammapada, Dao De Jing, Qu’ran, and other significant sacred books as a universal source teaching that transcends sectarian religions. In addition, the Bhagavad Gita—along with the Yoga sutras—is one of the two primary foundational books on the yoga path, aspects of which have become wildly popular in the West in recent decades. This new translation and commentary on the Gita is the first in a series produced by the Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies (OCHS), a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. The OCHS Gita is simultaneously authoritative, academically sound, and accessible for inquiring students and seekers. Each chapter has an English translation of the verses, explores main themes, and explains how the knowledge is relevant and applicable to our twenty-first-century world.

Author : BS Murthy
Publisher : Self Imprint
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Inane Interpolations In Bhagvad-Gita by BS Murthy Pdf

The Manusmriti, the social doctrine of yore, and the Bhagvad-Gita, the spiritual tome in vogue that lay down the discriminatory dharma (duties) of the four social classes (castes) have been the bugbears of the Hindu backward classes. However, to their chagrin, of late, as the latter is being mindlessly promoted even though the former was constitutionally debunked, they began advocating that it too should be dumped in a dustbin. Ironically, the improbability of their progenitor Krishna, the architect of the Gita, relegating his own ilk to the social margins failed to dawn upon these that Gita supposedly slights, even to this day! Thus, their intellectuals, instead of seeking to reclaim their priceless heritage, albeit after ridding its interpolative garbage, tend to rubbish it a la throwing the baby with the bathwater, and needless to say they must ponder. Also, it is high time that the Gita-class stop laying store by the self-aggrandizing verses in this Vyāsa’s classic, evidently inserted by their progenitors that came to bedevil the Hindu spiritual integrity and social harmony. Likewise, the grumblers of the dalit desertions must see the need for setting the Hindu house in order to prevent the fractious poaching by the Church, if not to facilitate the ‘hoped for’ return of the prodigals. So also those who take pride that Hinduism is the only religion that reckons all faith as true, should be concerned about the ‘in vogue’ Gita that belittles some of their caste fellows. Besides, this work beckons the feminists to reckon the second of the two interpolations from it cited in the cover image that degrades them in unspeakable terms. It is hoped that this ‘overdue’ work, might lead the ‘denied’ castes as well as the favoured folks for an objective approach to the Gita ‘as it is’ which could dispel the misgivings of the former and the delusions of the latter, thereby bridging the Hindu emotional gulf with its abridged book that restores its original form. So, this is a must read for every Hindu, whether or not one concurs with its propositions, and likewise for the students of logic and reasoning.

Author : Santosh Krinsky
Publisher : Lotus Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780940676282

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Readings in Sri Aurobindo's Essays on the Gita Volume 2 by Santosh Krinsky Pdf

The Gita, which is older than the New Testament, is one of the most widely read books in the world, honored by a number of great thinkers in all countries, and the subject of much renewed interest in modern times. Santosh highlights key revevant points of Aurobindos Essays on the Gita, explains them and reveals their depth and implications today. Each of his well chosen selections and lucid comments constitutes a luminous doorway into the heart of the Gita and the consciousness of Krishna, as well as into the mind of Yogi Aurobindo.

Author : Satya P. Agarwal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bhagavadgītā
ISBN : UOM:39015052007831

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The Gītā and Tulasī-Rāmāyaṇa by Satya P. Agarwal Pdf

This book has identified the good of all as the single most important criterion of excellence of any socio-spiritual approach to life`s problems--particularly in the context of the conflict-ridden society of today. The comprehensive coverage of this criterion, as presented in this study, has strong links with (like Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) three life-sustaining streams of thought. The first stream refers to the lokasamgraha-message of the Gita which has been formulated in that scripture from ten different but inter-connected angles. The second stream refers to the jagmangal-message of the Manas which is simpler to grasp and which can also be explained from the same ten angles as are applicable to the Gita. The third stream refers to the repeated expressions of the concern for the good of all which began with the Vedas and which continued as an integral part of the Indian tradition--a steady source which strengthened the calls of the Gita and Manas also.By putting all these ideas together and by maintaining the interest of the readers, this book has opened the door to a new field of study and research, viz. the Indian contribution to the theory and practice of the good of all.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780393614640

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The Bhagavad Gita (International Student Edition) (Norton Critical Editions) by Anonim Pdf

“A true translation whose literary qualities make it stand out from the rest.” –Daniel Gold, Cornell University “Here’s a chance to rediscover The Bhagavad Gita in a translation that blends true scholarship with artistry.” –Library Journal The Bhagavad Gita, the “Song of the Lord,” is an ancient Hindu scripture about virtue presented as a dialogue between Krishna, an incarnation of God, and the warrior Arjuna on the eve of a great battle over succession to the throne. This new verse translation of the classic Sanskrit text combines the skills of leading Hinduist Gavin Flood with the stylistic verve of award-winning poet and translator Charles Martin. The result is a living text that remains true to the extraordinarily influential original. A devotional, literary, and philosophical work of unsurpassed beauty and relevance, The Bhagavad Gita has inspired, among others, Mahatma Gandhi, J. Robert Oppenheimer, T. S. Eliot, Christopher Isherwood, and Aldous Huxley. Its universal themes—life and death, war and peace, and sacrifice—resonate in a West increasingly interested in Eastern religious experiences and the Hindu diaspora. The text is accompanied by a full introduction and by explanatory annotations. The volume presents seminal analogues and commentaries on The Bhagavad Gita, including central passages from The Shvetashvatara Upanishad as well as commentary spanning eleven centuries by Shankara and Ramanuja (in new translations by Gavin Flood) in addition to the writings of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Sri Aurobindo. Five essays by leading Hinduists discuss a wide range of issues related to The Bhagavad Gita from its roots as a religious text to its influence on the practices of yoga and transcendentalism through it ongoing global impact. Contributors include John L. Brockington, Arvind Sharma, Rudolf Otto, Eric J. Sharpe, and C. A. Bayly. A selected bibliography is included.

Author : Sri Aurobindo,Aurobindo Ghose
Publisher : SriAurobindoAshram Publication Dept
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bhagavadgītā
ISBN : 9788170586128

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Essays on the Gita by Sri Aurobindo,Aurobindo Ghose Pdf

An exposition of the spiritual philosophy and method of self-discipline of the Bhagavad Gita. Almost all spiritual problems have been briefly but deeply dealt with in the Gita , Sri Aurobindo remarked to a disciple, and I have tried to bring all that out fully in the Essays . In his estimation the Gita is a great work of spiritual synthesis, for it built a harmony between the three great means and powers, Love, Knowledge and Works, through which the soul of man can directly approach and cast itself into the Eternal. Our object in studying the Gita , Sri Aurobindo wrote, will not be a scholastic or academical scrutiny of its thought, nor to place its philosophy in the history of metaphysical speculation, nor shall we deal with it in the manner of the analytical dialectician. We approach it for help and light and our aim must be to distinguish its essential and living message, that in it on which humanity has to seize for its perfection and its highest spiritual welfare. Contents: Our Demand and Need from the Gita; The Divine Teacher, The Core of the Teaching; Man and the Battle of Life; Sankhya and Yoga; Equality and Knowledge; Above the Gunas; The Supreme Secret; etc. Subjects: Indology, Philosophy, Yoga.

Author : Robert N. Minor
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1986-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438413259

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Modern Indian Interpreters of the Bhagavad Gita by Robert N. Minor Pdf

This is a collection of careful, objective, historically sensitive studies of modern commentators on the Bhagavadgita, one of the basic scriptures of Hinduism, and one which has been widely read in the modern West. Experts on modern Indian religious thought show how Ghandi, Vivekananda, Radhakrishnan, Bhaktivedanta, Aurobindo, Tilak, Bhave, Sivananda, the Theosophists, and Bhankim read, used and interpreted the Gita. Collectively, the essays display the different backgrounds and orientations of the major Indian thinkers of our time. An Introduction and a Conclusion provide a perspective on the thinkers and identify common themes which are part of modern emphases.