Bhagavad Gita
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- proper noun
- /bʌgəˈvɑːd ˈɡiːtə/
- We do know that it is often a daunting task to dive deep into the Bhagavad Gita due to time or lack of interest in philosophy.
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The Bhagavad Gita offers profound insights into the nature of self and the responsibilities we hold.
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I found myself reading the Bhagavad Gita for the third time in the last three months.
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In order to support our community, we will hold two classes dedicated to introducing the Bhagavad Gita and a simple celebration on December 23rd.
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It is the day on which the Bhagavad Gita is said to have been spoken.
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And the principles that that are conveyed throughout the Bhagavad Gita are applicable to all of us.
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The key scripture in her Hindu tradition is the Bhagavad Gita, a meditation on duty in the face of war.
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For yogis, the Bhagavad Gita is the topmost book for guidance on the path of all things labeled yoga; actually, all things labeled Life!
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Many students choose to study the Bhagavad Gita to understand its teachings on duty and spirituality.
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In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna advises Arjuna to uphold his duty as a warrior in the face of doubt.
Synonyms
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A sacred Hindu book that gives advice about life and duty
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A Hindu holy book in the Mahabharata with a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life
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A Hindu sacred book with a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about duty and life
Surface Forms
Morphology
Bhagavad + Gita
This is a fixed proper name from Sanskrit referring to a specific sacred text; its encyclopedic meaning (‘a scripture in the Mahabharata’) cannot be derived by combining the constituent words for a typical B1 learner. Even if a learner knew that 'Gita' relates to a dialogue or 'song', they would still need cultural and background knowledge to identify it as the Hindu scripture, so the expression is not transparently compositional.
Etymology
Bhagavad Gita takes its name from two Sanskrit words: bhagavad ('of the Lord') and gita ('song'). It records a conversation where Krishna speaks to the warrior Arjuna on a battlefield, so the title gives the strong image of a 'song from the Lord' that teaches about duty and spiritual life and that is why the text is seen as a sacred guide.