Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A sacred Hindu scripture, often referred to as the "Song of God" or "Song of the Lord." It is a 700-verse philosophical dialogue that is part of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The text presents a conversation between Prince Arjuna and his charioteer and guide, Lord Krishna, who is an incarnation of the god Vishnu. It addresses fundamental questions about duty, righteousness, the nature of reality, the self, and the paths to spiritual liberation.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Many students of philosophy study the Bhagavad Gita for its insights into ethics and action.
  • The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita emphasize performing one's duty without attachment to the results.
  • In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals his universal form to Arjuna.

Advanced Usage

• "The message of the Bhagavad Gita": Refers to the core philosophical and spiritual teachings found within the text.
  • The message of the Bhagavad Gita is often summarized as the importance of selfless action and devotion.
• "A verse from the Bhagavad Gita": A specific line or stanza from the scripture.
  • He quoted a verse from the Bhagavad Gita to illustrate his point about detachment.

Variants and Related Words

• Gita (n): A common shortened form used to refer to the .
  • The Gita is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism.
• Bhagavadgita (n): An alternative spelling, often written without the hyphen.

Synonyms

• Scripture: A sacred writing or book.
• Dialogue: A written work in the form of a conversation.
• Philosophical text: A work dealing with the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "His/her Bhagavad Gita": Used metaphorically to describe a book or set of principles that someone considers their ultimate guide or source of wisdom.
  • For him, that book on leadership is his Bhagavad Gita; he consults it before every major decision.

Noun

1. (Hinduism) the sacred `song of God' composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life