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The Bhagavad Gita (Song of God) is a Sanskrit text from the 5th century B.C. Some scholars believe it dates back even further.
The Gita is a conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna is about to face his brothers, teachers and loved one's in battle. When he questions the duty, honour, morality and humanity of slaying brothers in battle, Lord Krishna addresses the moral dilemmas of all of life's battles. What follows is a comprehensive instruction on to Hindu philosophy and its way of practical and righteous life.
The Bhagavad Gita is greatly revered by Hindus. The book has been the moral and practical compass to a great mass of humanity for ages.
The terms Yoga and Karma are addressed in great detail in Gita. The book talks of duty and detachment, selfless action and attunement to the greater common truth within, the Self or Atman, as the path to serenity of mind. |
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Kurukshetra, (Kurushetra) Dharma-k-shetra,(Hindi: कुरुक्षेत्र) is a city in the Indian state of Haryana.
The name of the city literally means "Land of the Kaurava" after the Kuru clan that ruled in antiquity.
Kurukshetra is the site of the great epic war described in the Mahabharata, the anciet Indian epic.
The city has great importance in India and Hinduism as this is where the book of knowledge, the philosophical and spiritual guide to the Hindu, the Bhagavad Gita was taught to Prince Arjuna by Lord Krishna on the battle field, just before the great battle.
It is town dotted with temples and ancient monuments. There are revered Gurdwaras, Mosques, mausoleums and many archaelogical sites in the city and region. The Brahma-Sarovar pond is one of the most sacred sites in India where Hindu's believe Lord Vishnu created earth.
It is also a seat of learning as Kurukshetra University with more than 30,000 students and a pristine green campus is also situated here.
Millions of tourists and devotees visit Kurukshetra for its ancient and religious heritage each year. |
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Mahatma Gandhi on "Seven Blunders of the World"
"Seven Blunders of the World" were enunciated in a list Mahatma Gandhi gave to his grandson Arun Gandhi on their final day together.
They are Wealth without work
Pleasure without conscience
Knowledge without character
Commerce without morality
Science without humanity
Worship without sacrifice
Politics without principle
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