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CHAPTER I ‑The Bhagavad-Gita
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
"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…-
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The Bhagavad-Gita
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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BOOK IV
This passage concludes the narrative of the Argonauts and their eventful journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Upon returning to their homeland, they face no further adversities at sea or significant conflicts, marking a peaceful and uneventful conclusion to their epic quest. The narrative blends myth with elements of historic Greek geography and customs, offering insight into Greek mythology's complex world. The tale ends on a positive note, with the Argonauts safely reaching their destination,…-
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BOOK II
Arms and quickly lowered the mast at the stay by the forestays, and they rowed the ship with their oars and made fast to the bank with ropes stretched to the shore. And they leaped out far eager to touch the land of Colchis. Here were the ox-stalls where Jason later would yoke the fire- breathing bulls to plow the field of Ares. Here too was the grove sacred to the war god, where hung the Golden Fleece guarded by a sleepless dragon, into which task Jason would be thrust as part of his quest. By the…-
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BOOK I
Straightway they rushed in throngs from the city gates, eagerly seeking; for no one, neither youth nor elder, tarried behind. They searched, turning every stone, each one eager to be the first to bring back to Heracles tidings of his lovely Hylas. There is a fountain, Artacia, the water of which the Mysians say gushes up from the rock not far from the city, and thither, as fate would have it, the searchers came likewise. And Heracles eagerly asked them if haply they had seen a boy passing to the spring…-
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INTRODUCTION
Apollonius Rhodius, an ambiguous figure in terms of the chronology within Alexandrian literary history, hailed from Alexandria and lived during the era of the Ptolemies. His magnum opus, "Argonautica," faced initial scrutiny, compelling him to relocate to Rhodes, where his revised work received accolades, earning him the moniker of a Rhodian. Despite uncertainties about his tenure as the head of the Alexandrian Library—a role attributed to him by some sources but disputed due to chronological…-
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The Argonautica
The Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes is an epic Greek poem that chronicles the legendary voyage of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Filled with adventure, divine intervention, and themes of heroism and love, the story blends mythological grandeur with human emotion, making it a cornerstone of classical literature.-
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