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    • CHAPTER IV -The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay 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,…
    • CHAPTER III -The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay 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…
    • CHAPTER II -The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay 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…
    • CHAPTER I -The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter I of the Bhagavad-Gita, Dhritirashtra, the blind king, inquires of his charioteer Sanjaya about the events unfolding on the sacred battlefield of Kurukshetra, where his sons (the Kauravas) and the Pandavas are arrayed for war. Sanjaya describes the scene, conveying the might and readiness of both armies. Duryodhana, the Kaurava prince, particularly notes the formidable array of Pandava warriors and their allies, emphasizing the challenge they pose. In response, he reviews his own warriors,…
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      PREFACE

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      by LovelyMay "The Bhagavad-Gita," an eminent part of the epic Mahabharata, situated within the "Bhishma" Parva, stands as an epitome of Indian Devanagiri literature's grandeur, being one of its "Five Jewels." This Sanskrit poem encompasses a philosophical framework integral to Brahmanic beliefs, amalgamating concepts from Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas. Its profound declarations, noble aspirations, and devout piety invoke admiration, as noted by scholars like Schlegel, who reveres the anonymous author's profound…
    • The Bhagavad-Gita Cover
      by LovelyMay The Bhagavad-Gita, a revered scripture in Hindu philosophy, is a spiritual dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Through this profound discourse, Krishna imparts timeless wisdom on duty, righteousness, selflessness, and the paths to spiritual liberation, blending philosophy, ethics, and devotion into a guide for living a meaningful life.
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      The Raven

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      by LovelyMay The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting narrative poem that tells the story of a grieving man visited by a mysterious raven. As the bird perches in his chamber, it speaks a single word, “Nevermore,” driving the man into a spiral of despair and madness as he reflects on loss, longing, and the nature of mortality. Renowned for its melancholic tone, vivid imagery, and rhythmic language, the poem is a masterpiece of Gothic literature.
    • Pontus De Tyard, 1570 Cover
      by LovelyMay Dreams and Despair: In this contemplative segment of "Grass of Parnassus," the concept of dreams versus reality and the fleeting hope provided by the emotion of love are deeply explored. The passage opens with a lament for a figure who, without the saving grace of love, is deemed to spend her days in desolation, her wisdom derived from dull experiences rather than joyful discovery. This character’s last hope is the transformative power of Love—a force capable of rendering her the "fairest of fair…
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    • THE SHADE OF HELEN Cover
      by LovelyMay In "Grass of Parnassus", the text weaves a contemplative narrative, exploring the theme of return and transformation. It begins with a poetic meditation on the soul's journey through life and its desire to merge once again with the eternal essence from which it originated. This eternal flame represents a form of pure being and consciousness that stands in stark contrast to the transient joys and sorrows that mark human existence. The passage suggests that while there is a yearning to return to this state…
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    • THE LIMIT OF LANDS. Cover
      by LovelyMay In "Circe's Isle Revisited," the poem communicates a profound sense of nostalgia and loss. The speakers call out to Circe, a figure from Greek mythology known for her enchanting nature, only to find silence and ruin in place of the once-thriving magical isle. This desolation symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitable decay of once-vivid memories and youthful delights. The absence of laughter, music, and beauty in the once enchanted wood reflects the speakers' realization of their lost youth and the…
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