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Bhagavad-Gita

Bhagavad-Gita

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A Hindu holy book in the Mahabharata with a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life
  • noun
  • /bɑːɡəˈvɑːd ˈɡiːtə/
: Bhagavad Gita
  • In the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna advises Arjuna on the importance of fulfilling one's duty without attachment.

Examples

  • Ka has said in the Bhagavad-Gita (9.23):

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  • (Bhagavad-Gita 9.23)

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  • The teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita emphasize righteousness and the pursuit of one's purpose in life.

  • Many people find inspiration and guidance in the Bhagavad-Gita, as it addresses profound questions about life and morality.

Synonyms

Gita
vsBhagavad-Gita
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A sacred Hindu book that gives advice about life and duty

is the full formal title stressing duty righteousness and meaning of life
Bhagavad Gita
vsBhagavad-Gita
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A holy Hindu book that is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life

is the same scripture but written with a hyphen
Bhagavadgita
vsBhagavad-Gita
1 9.9

A Hindu sacred book with a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life

is the same scripture but written with a hyphen

Surface Forms

Bhagavad-Gita singular
Bhagavad-Gitas plural

Etymology

Bhagavad-Gita comes from Sanskrit and breaks into bhagavad meaning 'Lord' or 'divine' and gita meaning 'song', so it can be remembered as 'the Lord's song'. The title fits because the text is a spiritual talk where divine advice is given about duty and the meaning of life.