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CHAPTER VII -The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter VII of the Bhagavad-Gita, as translated, reveals Krishna's profound teachings to Prince Arjuna, focusing on devotion, understanding the universe's nature, and recognizing Krishna's omnipresence. Krishna begins by encouraging Arjuna to steadfastly set his soul on Him, ensuring Arjuna's path to achieving perfect harmony with the divine. He promises to impart the ultimate knowledge that leaves no further mysteries in this world for a seeker like Arjuna. Krishna elucidates the rareness of true…
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CHAPTER VI -The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — 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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CHAPTER IV -The Bhagavad-Gita

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,…
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CHAPTER III -The Bhagavad-Gita

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…
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CHAPTER II -The Bhagavad-Gita

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…
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CHAPTER I -The Bhagavad-Gita

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

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…
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The Bhagavad-Gita

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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Pontus De Tyard, 1570

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

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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