Arjuna

Hinduism evaluated to its core, claims to be a peaceful religion and has pacifist teachings. “Hindu Spiritual practices aim to inculcate the idea of non-violence among its practitioners.”(V) Even though there are various beliefs and traditions that identify themselves to be under the guides of Hinduism, the religion itself advocates diversity, they all have have several beliefs and philosophies at their cores. In common with most religions Hinduism condemns the act of war despite have some teachings

Duncan Guarino James Joiner PHI150 Mar 26, 2013 Krishna's World View The Bhagavad Gita uses the conversation between Pandava Prince Arjuna and his guide Lord Krishna to portray Hinduism world view and Krishna’s view on the different fundamental questions. When he’s facing a war, Arjuna is guided by Krishna to be a selfless leader, and dedication to the cause. Origin, this fundamental question focuses on why is there something rather than nothing. One important aspect of the Krishna world

which is the goal because existing is suffering. Krishna tells Arjuna that bodies do not matter, therefore, it does not matter if Arjuna kills the people he knows. (Bhagavad Gita, pg. 5) Arjuna may be helping these men to get closer to happiness. Each person goes through reincarnation or samsara. In each life, they get closer to non-existence by doing good things, or good karma, and fulfilling their duty or Dharma. Krishna explains to Arjuna that it is his Dharma to fight in the war. It is superior to

The Gita argues that people are being guided by truth. The Gita shows this with Arjuna’s devotion to Krishna’s wishes despite his inherent ties to his family. Both Socrates and Arjuna find themselves at odds with their devotion to

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Arjuna was a very true character in the Mahabharata he was one of the most important characters as well. He was the son of Kunti and King Pandu with the energy of Indra. He was known for his steadfastness and single mindedness in pursuing his goals. His name means many things white/clear or silver in Hindi raj means king in English it means regal and in Latin it means ruler. His birth is the most celebrated and it is said that many gods visited his birth, he was born 9 months after Krishna was born

Portrayal of Love & Vengeance in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s ‘The Palace of Illusions’ “Is the desire for vengeance stronger than the longing to be loved?” Love and vengeance are two emotions that have an astounding level of control on us. However which is a stronger driving force remains questionable. Love without fear and spite - is the most powerful human emotion; and still, it can be easy to slip back into an old way, a jealous rage, a resistance or belief that one isn’t worthy. Though it’s

The Bhagavad-Gita focuses primarily on a conversation held between a god called Krishna and his mortal cousin, Arjuna. This conversation happens right before a battle between Arjuna and his brothers, the Pandavas, and their cousins, the Kurus, over who should be in charge of the kingdom. Arjuna doesn’t want to kill his family and seeks guidance from Krishna on what is to be done. The two have a lengthy conversation regarding the many paths to understanding, the primary goal for this period’s religious

the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna, as Arjuna is hesitatant about the fighting in a war where hundreds and thousands people would die. His enemies are also his brothers and teachers. Krishna explains to him about the reasons why the war is necessary. The ideas that are taught by Krishna provides a very different point of views on ethics, unlike the Yoga set forth by Patanjali, or the precepts of Buddhism, the act of killing in a war is encouraged to Arjuna and even not considered as a sin of

When Arjuna sacrifices his individuality, he sacrifices many things that make him human such as his attachment towards his family and his emotions. Attachment toward loved ones is the natural state of humans, we have a desire to protect and care for them. Additionally