Bhagvad: the essence of Hinduism

<h1>Bhagvad: the essence of Hinduism</h1>Author: <a title="santosh bhol" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/santosh-bhol/175218.htm">santosh bhol</a> The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important Hindu scriptures. It is revered as a sacred scripture of Hinduismand considered as one of the most important philosophical classics of the world Bhagavad-Gita is the widely read theistic science summarized in the Gita-mahatmya (Glorification of the Gita). Bhagvad-Gita is one of the holiest books of Hinduism. It is a part of the Mahabharata, which was written on the banks of the river Saraswati somewhere in the Kurukshetra region of Haryana. The purpose of Bhagavad Gita is to deliver mankind from the darkness of material existence. Every one of us is in difficulty in so many ways. Just as Arjuna was in difficulty because of having to fight the battle of Kuruksetra.  Arjuna surrendered to Krishna and consequently the Bhagavad Gita was spoken. The name Bhagvad-Gita means Song of the Lord. It is written in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. The Bhagvad-Gita is often called simply the Gita (song). Scholars such as Shankara also known as Shankaracharya, who lived in India in the A.D. 700's, have written commentaries on it. The Bhagavad Gita is the archetype of Yoga scripture and constantly refers to itself as such, the 'Scripture of Yoga'. The Gita is part of Book Six of the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic poem. It consists of 700 verses divided into 18 chapters. The purpose of <a href="http://www.gita-society.com/bhagavad-gita-section1/1_gloryofgita.htm">Bhagavad Gita</a> is to deliver mankind from the darkness of material existence. Every one of us is in difficulty in so many ways. In the Bhagavad Gita it is established that Krishna, the Supreme Godhead, Brahman or supreme controller or Paramatma–you may use whatever name you like–is the greatest of all. We living entities are in quality like the supreme controller. Bhagvad Gita: One doctrine which can change the entire face of mankind and give solace to one and all... and the best part of it is... all are gainers! No losers!! The Essence of all sacred Scriptures existing on Mother Earth... not related to any Religion, creed or caste... the most sacred Doctrine existing on Mother Earth... the Essence of all Humanity! Bhagvad Gita is the first dictation of God Almighty to the mankind through Lord Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered of <a href="http://www.gita-society.com/bhagavad-gita-section1/1_gloryofgita.htm">Indian scriptures</a>. Though it is much later than the Vedas, and does not constitute part of the revealed literature of the Hindus, it occupies a distinct and in some respects unrivaled place in Indian philosophical and religious literature. While it is almost conventional to view it is a separate text, it is in fact a part of the Mahabharata, and relays the teachings of Krishna to Arjuna. The occasion for these teachings was furnished by the Great War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, who are also related to each other. As the battle is about to begin, Arjuna, one of the five Pandava princes, throws down his bow and arrow, and confesses his inability to kill his own cousins and kinsmen, as well as those revered teachers who had been the common tutors of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Krishna then delivers an oration, urging Arjuna to perform his duty, to be the warrior that he is, and it is these teachings that are encapsulated in the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of the Lord. To know more details please go through our website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gita-society.com/">http://www.gita-society.com/</a>About the Author: Hi, This is Santosh Bhol from Indian SEO, I am senior SEO having 3+ years of exp in content development, we provide SEO solutions to 100+ clients, from different countries like: US, UK, China, India........To know more details about the articles please go through our website:-<a target="_blank" href="http://www.gita-society.com/">http://www.gita-society.com/</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/spirituality-articles/bhagvad-the-essence-of-hinduism-1432540.html" title="Bhagvad: the essence of Hinduism">Bhagvad: the essence of Hinduism</a>

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important Hindu scriptures. It is revered as a sacred scripture of Hinduismand considered as one of the most important philosophical classics of the world Bhagavad-Gita is the widely read theistic science summarized in the Gita-mahatmya (Glorification of the Gita). Bhagvad-Gita is one of the holiest books of Hinduism. It is a part of the Mahabharata, which was written on the banks of the river Saraswati somewhere in the Kurukshetra region of Haryana. The purpose of Bhagavad Gita is to deliver mankind from the darkness of material existence. Every one of us is in difficulty in so many ways. Just as Arjuna was in difficulty because of having to fight the battle of Kuruksetra. Arjuna surrendered to Krishna and consequently the Bhagavad Gita was spoken. The name Bhagvad-Gita means Song of the Lord. It is written in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. The Bhagvad-Gita is often called simply the Gita (song). Scholars such as Shankara also known as Shankaracharya, who lived in India in the A.D. 700's, have written commentaries on it. The Bhagavad Gita is the archetype of Yoga scripture and constantly refers to itself as such, the 'Scripture of Yoga'. The Gita is part of Book Six of the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic poem. It consists of 700 verses divided into 18 chapters.

The purpose of Bhagavad Gita is to deliver mankind from the darkness of material existence. Every one of us is in difficulty in so many ways. In the Bhagavad Gita it is established that Krishna, the Supreme Godhead, Brahman or supreme controller or Paramatma–you may use whatever name you like–is the greatest of all. We living entities are in quality like the supreme controller. Bhagvad Gita: One doctrine which can change the entire face of mankind and give solace to one and all... and the best part of it is... all are gainers! No losers!! The Essence of all sacred Scriptures existing on Mother Earth... not related to any Religion, creed or caste... the most sacred Doctrine existing on Mother Earth... the Essence of all Humanity! Bhagvad Gita is the first dictation of God Almighty to the mankind through Lord Krishna.

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered of Indian scriptures. Though it is much later than the Vedas, and does not constitute part of the revealed literature of the Hindus, it occupies a distinct and in some respects unrivaled place in Indian philosophical and religious literature. While it is almost conventional to view it is a separate text, it is in fact a part of the Mahabharata, and relays the teachings of Krishna to Arjuna. The occasion for these teachings was furnished by the Great War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, who are also related to each other. As the battle is about to begin, Arjuna, one of the five Pandava princes, throws down his bow and arrow, and confesses his inability to kill his own cousins and kinsmen, as well as those revered teachers who had been the common tutors of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Krishna then delivers an oration, urging Arjuna to perform his duty, to be the warrior that he is, and it is these teachings that are encapsulated in the Bhagavad Gita, the Song of the Lord.

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