Flashcards on Bhagavad Gita

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What is the Bhagavad Gita?

A 700-verse Hindu scripture part of the Indian epic Mahabharata.

Where does the Bhagavad Gita conversation take place?

On the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Who are the two main characters in the Bhagavad Gita?

Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna.

What is the central theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

Dharma (righteousness) and duty in life.

How is Krishna portrayed in the Gita?

As the Supreme God in a human form.

What philosophical schools are discussed in the Gita?

Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta.

What era is the Bhagavad Gita believed to have been written?

Between 5th and 2nd century BCE.

What is the significance of 'Karma Yoga' in the Gita?

The path of selfless action.

What is the principle of 'Bhakti' highlighted in the Gita?

Devotion and surrender to God.

How is 'Jnana Yoga' described in the Bhagavad Gita?

The path of knowledge and wisdom.

What kind of dialogue is the Bhagavad Gita?

A philosophical discourse.

What war forms the background for the Gita's message?

The Mahabharata War.

What does 'Gita' mean in Sanskrit?

Song or poem

Who narrated the Bhagavad Gita to King Dhritarashtra?

Sanjaya

What is the outcome of Arjuna's dialogue with Krishna?

Arjuna decides to fight the war, upholding his duty as a warrior.

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