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Bhagavad-GītāReligious and philosophical Sanskrit poem, dating from around 300 BC, forming an episode in the sixth book of the Mahābhārata, one of the two great Hindu epics. It is the supreme religious work of Hinduism, regarded as one of the smriti (sacred tradition). The poem, set on the plain of the Upper Ganges, describes the fortunes and rivalries of the Kauravas and Pandavas, two families descended from King Bharata. It reveals the ethical values of ancient Indian society – in particular, individual responsibility, as well as the importance of loyalty and devotion to God. In the poem, Vishnu, one of the three aspects of the supreme being, shows himself as loving towards those who worship him; in his incarnation as Krishna, he becomes Arjuna's charioteer on the battlefield against the Kauravas. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nevada (US), Oct 22 (ANI): Oscar nominated helmer David Lynch frequently tweets verses from ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita. The Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad-gita are famous epic poems which record the great deeds of the Hindu Gods and ancient heroes. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita 'Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds. |
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