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This 10 page paper discusses the moral dilemma that Arjuna finds himself in when asked by Krishna to go to war against his relatives. Story taken from the Bhagavd-Gita. Discussions of dharma, Krishna, and spiritual liberation included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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10 pages (~225 words per page)
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This is certainly the case as regards the many seemingly contradictory references, phrases, and actions of the holy men as represented in the various holy books of various faiths. In
the Bhagavad-Gita, for example, it is commonly thought that Krishnas support of a violent act by Arjuna against his relatives goes against the non-violent perspectives of Hinduism. However, as one
will see, the notions of spiritual disposition, dharma and social duty come into play, reconciling this seeming contradiction. What is the Bhagavad-Gita? The Bhagavd-Gita is a sacred
Hindu text that is often called the song of god. It is a type of philosophical diologues between Prince Arjuna and Krishna. The topics range from that of spiritual guidance,
to discussions on the nature of God. The overall themes which run through the entire Bhagavd-Gita is that of remaining detached emotionally and undertaking even the smallest of responsibilities with
a sense of holiness and duty(Harvey 2000, see also Intrakamhaeng 1995). The Bhagavad Gita illustrates and examples how a person might perform his or her duty but still remain free
from the consequences of those actions. This offers a key insight into the reasons that Arjuna is able to perform a most odious task. These writings
seem to state that the goal for all initiates is to come to the place where the desires are eliminated, not by ceasing the actions, but by freeing oneself from
these actions results. Another important principle of the Bhagavad Gita is that of understanding that the world, the external world is unreal. This is based upon the fact that it
is not stable and is always shifting and changing. Such unstable existence leaves no room for truth and therefore cannot be trusted as a vehicle of truth. Thus, logically, they
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