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Bhagavadgita

Bhagavadgita

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A Hindu sacred book with a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life
  • noun
  • /bɑːɡəˈvɑːdɪɡɪtə/
: Bhagavad Gita
  • He quoted passages from the Bhagavadgita during his lecture on world religions.

Examples

  • The teachings of the Bhagavadgita have influenced many leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi.

  • The Bhagavadgita is often considered a spiritual guide.

  • In college, we studied the philosophical ideas presented in the Bhagavadgita.

  • Many people find wisdom in the Bhagavadgita.

  • He quoted passages from the Bhagavadgita during his lecture on world religions.

  • In college, we studied the philosophical ideas presented in the Bhagavadgita.

  • The teachings of the Bhagavadgita have influenced many leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi.

Synonyms

Gita
vsBhagavadgita
5 9.5

A sacred Hindu book that gives advice about life and duty

is the full written form rather than the short familiar name
Bhagavad Gita
vsBhagavadgita
4 9.9

A holy Hindu book that is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life

is the same but written without a space
Bhagavad-Gita
vsBhagavadgita
1 9.9

A Hindu holy book in the Mahabharata with a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life

is the same but written as one word without a hyphen

Surface Forms

Bhagavadgita singular
Bhagavadgitas plural

Etymology

Bhagavadgita comes from the Sanskrit parts Bhagavad ('Lord' or 'God') and gita ('song'), so it means 'Song of the Lord'. That's why the Bhagavadgita is a sacred text that gives a conversation about duty, life and right action.