Bhagavad Gita Flashcards
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Vyasa
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author, wrote the gita between 6th and 3rd centuries BC
2
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Bhagavad Gita
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song of the blessed one, a dialogue between a warrior, Arjuna, and his chariot driver, Krishna; part of the Mahabharata
3
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Karma-yoga
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do your duty for duty’s sake alone, not for the benefits, and there will be no stain
4
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Action vs inaction
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action is higher than inaction, thus preform the required action without attachment
5
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God and the world
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god comes into the world that has been darkened by evil and righteousness is needed, god becomes incarnate to teach humanity because god loves humanity
