Bhagavad-Gita

Definition: The Bhagavad-Gita is an episode of the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata. In form, it is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. It is used to understand Hindu philosophy and to guide oneself in daily life in order to lead the good life. The Bhagavad-Gita is called one of the Five Jewels or pancharatnani of Devanagiri or Sanskrit literature.

The literal meaning of the Sanskrit Bhagavad-Gita is 'song of the blessed one'.

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• _{"Bhagavad Gita" The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy. Simon Blackburn. Oxford University Press, 2008.}

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Also Known As: Song Celestial, the Gita

Alternate Spellings: Bhagavad Gita (without the hyphen)

Common Misspellings: Bagavad Gita