Kurukshetra war is significant in Hindu mythology. Lord Krishna had left his army to Kaurava side and joined Pandava side as the charioteer of Arjuna, in this war. Lord Krishna had actually given the choice to choose him or his force, to both the sides. It was Arjuna who chose him and his army was selected by Duryodhana. In this combat Krishna advises prince Arjuna and reveals the truths about life. These truths were together called as Bhagavat Gita.
Gita.
Gita comprises of advises given to Arjuna at the time of combat because he was in a dilemma if to fight the combat against his cousins, friends and gurus. Lord Krishna speaks about the responsibilities he has to carry out as a warrior and a prince. He also describes about karma and dharma. There are several analogies, examples and doctrines in Bhagavat Gita. By revealing his Vishwarupa, Krishna revealed his original identity of being the supreme power in this world, in Kurukshetra war. Krishna tells Arjuna that Kurukshetra combat is a Dharma Yudha, meaning a combat to let Dharma prevail.
Gita explains the important truths about life as Ishwara, Kaala, Jiva, Prakriti and Dharma. Ishwara means the supreme controller of this world. The basic nature of intelligence is Prakriti, by which the world functions. It is on this base that beings are created. The meaning of Kaala is time or age. Holding together different forces in universe is Dharma.
Gita teaches that the purpose of life is to break away from the weaknesses of mortal self and identify oneself with the complete power. Gita is contained Mahabharata, which is a Hindu epic, and contains 700 verses.
Popular Verses.
'Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya... Srijamyaham' is considered to be a very important verse in Bhagavat Gita. Lord Krishna tells prince Arjuna that he will come back in order to safeguard Dharma and to avoid Adharma from prevailing in the universe. It is his responsibility to take care of the universe and safeguard it from evil spirits. Another verse 'Paritranaya Sadhunam... Yuge Yuge' also holds important meaning. In order to protect the saints from evil forces, to kill evil forces and to make Dharma prevail in the universe, Lord Krishna will incarnate in all the ages.
Sanjaya, besides Arjuna, also heard the truths of life, which was contained in Bhagavat Gita. He received Divya Drishti from Veda Vyasa to narrate combat to his blind master Dhritarashtra. Recital of Gita was also heard by Lord Hanuman and Barbarika.
Gita is referred to as sacred as an Upanishad, so it is known as Gitopanishad. Gita is also called Upanishad of Upanishads because it has essence of the all the teachings.
Gita.
Gita comprises of advises given to Arjuna at the time of combat because he was in a dilemma if to fight the combat against his cousins, friends and gurus. Lord Krishna speaks about the responsibilities he has to carry out as a warrior and a prince. He also describes about karma and dharma. There are several analogies, examples and doctrines in Bhagavat Gita. By revealing his Vishwarupa, Krishna revealed his original identity of being the supreme power in this world, in Kurukshetra war. Krishna tells Arjuna that Kurukshetra combat is a Dharma Yudha, meaning a combat to let Dharma prevail.
Gita explains the important truths about life as Ishwara, Kaala, Jiva, Prakriti and Dharma. Ishwara means the supreme controller of this world. The basic nature of intelligence is Prakriti, by which the world functions. It is on this base that beings are created. The meaning of Kaala is time or age. Holding together different forces in universe is Dharma.
Gita teaches that the purpose of life is to break away from the weaknesses of mortal self and identify oneself with the complete power. Gita is contained Mahabharata, which is a Hindu epic, and contains 700 verses.
Popular Verses.
'Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya... Srijamyaham' is considered to be a very important verse in Bhagavat Gita. Lord Krishna tells prince Arjuna that he will come back in order to safeguard Dharma and to avoid Adharma from prevailing in the universe. It is his responsibility to take care of the universe and safeguard it from evil spirits. Another verse 'Paritranaya Sadhunam... Yuge Yuge' also holds important meaning. In order to protect the saints from evil forces, to kill evil forces and to make Dharma prevail in the universe, Lord Krishna will incarnate in all the ages.
Sanjaya, besides Arjuna, also heard the truths of life, which was contained in Bhagavat Gita. He received Divya Drishti from Veda Vyasa to narrate combat to his blind master Dhritarashtra. Recital of Gita was also heard by Lord Hanuman and Barbarika.
Gita is referred to as sacred as an Upanishad, so it is known as Gitopanishad. Gita is also called Upanishad of Upanishads because it has essence of the all the teachings.
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