Bhagavad Gita
The Song of the Lord, Krishna's counsel to the warrior Arjuna on the eve of battle, the most read scripture of Hinduism.
Core Characteristics
- 700 verses embedded in the Mahabharata's sixth book, set on the field of Kurukshetra.
- Teaches the three paths of action, knowledge and devotion, and duty done without attachment to its fruits.
- Arjuna's refusal to fight his kinsmen opens the poem; Krishna's answer made the dialogue eternal.
Related Concepts & Sources
Indian, Mahabharata, Karma