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In Chapter II of the Bhagavad-Gita, Sanjaya narrates the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna amidst the battlefield. Arjuna, overwhelmed by compassion and grief at the thought of fighting his revered elders, such as Bhishma and Drona, confesses his inability to engage in the battle, despite its honor and duty aspects. He considers it better to live on beggar's bread with loved ones than to achieve victory stained with their blood, revealing his moral and emotional turmoil over the warfare that pits him…-
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Chapter III of the Bhagavad-Gita opens with Arjuna's conflict about the nature of duty and action versus meditation. He seeks clarification from Krishna on which path is superior and how he should act to achieve the highest good. Krishna responds by elucidating the complexity and necessity of action in life, emphasizing that both paths of wisdom—the path of intellectual understanding (Sankhya) and the path of disciplined action (Yoga)—are essential but ultimately lead to the same divine goal. Krishna…
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In Chapter IV of the Bhagavad-Gita, titled "The Book of the Religion of Knowledge," Lord Krishna reveals the sacred and ancient practice of Yoga, initially taught to Vivaswata, and how it was passed down through generations of sages but eventually lost with time. To Arjuna, his friend and disciple, Krishna makes known this forgotten knowledge, emphasizing the cyclic nature of his own births and the purpose behind his divine reincarnations. Whenever righteousness wanes and unrighteousness grows strong,…
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In Chapter VI of the Bhagavad-Gita, entitled "Atmasanyamayog," or "The Book of Religion by Self-Restraint," Krishna imparts the profound teaching that the true Sanyasi (renouncer) and Yogi is one who performs rightful duties without seeking personal gain from the work. He emphasizes the importance of self-control and the cultivation of a soul-centered life, free from the attachments and aversions that bind individuals to the cycle of birth and rebirth. Krishna advises the importance of meditative practice…
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In "Anthem" Part Five, the narrator experiences a moment of extraordinary breakthrough and inventiveness. Solely through their individual effort, after countless days and trials, they achieve a monumental creation: a glass box akin to a device from the Unmentionable Times, capable of harnessing the power of the sky with unprecedented strength. The moment they close the circuit, the wire inside the device glows red, casting a circle of light upon the ground, a manifestation of electric power that doesn't…
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Days turned to many before we could again cross paths with Liberty 5-3000, whom we've secretly named the Golden One. It was a peculiar day when the sky resembled a vast spread of flames, making the fields appear breathless under its eerie glow. On such an afternoon, as the women sluggishly tended to their chores, distanced from the road, we encountered the Golden One, solitary by the hedge as if awaiting us. Their gaze, ordinarily harsh and reluctant to yield to the world, softened upon meeting ours,…
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In Part Three of "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 shares a groundbreaking discovery that sets him apart from the rest of his society. Defying the Council of Scholars' assertion that only universally acknowledged knowledge is valid, Equality 7-2521 embraces the unknown, unveiling a novel power of nature through sheer curiosity and tenacity. His journey into the forbidden realm of individual discovery begins with a simple, yet profound, observation— a dead frog's leg twitching, spurred by an unknown…
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In Chapter Two of "Anthem," the narrative delves deeper into the protagonist's forbidden fascination with Liberty 5-3000, a woman who embodies resistance against their society's enforced conformity. The protagonist, referring to themselves in the plural as is customary in their society, struggles with their growing infatuation, an emotion strictly prohibited by the rigid laws governing personal relationships and social interaction. They are captivated by Liberty 5-3000's physical presence and the defiance…
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In Part Seven of "Anthem," the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, finds himself deep in the Uncharted Forest, reflecting on the events that led him to this solitude. His journey began that morning, as he presented a groundbreaking invention to the World Council of Scholars, hoping to contribute to mankind’s progress. However, this act of individual brilliance was met with hostility and fear rather than the anticipated awe. Equality 7-2521 recalls walking into the solemn assembly of the World Council of…
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After thirty days of silence, Equality 7-2521 returns to his journal, detailing the consequence of his absence from the City Theatre due to preoccupation with his invention. Caught for missing the communal event, he is confronted by the Council of the Home of the Street Sweepers. When questioned about his whereabouts, Equality 7-2521 refuses to betray the secret of his discovery, declaring, "We will not tell you." This refusal leads to his capture and sentencing to the Palace of Corrective Detention, a…
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