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It is prepared for development of general concept about the Bhagavad Gita to the noble students for master degree.

1. Unit 1: Eastern Philosophy and Thoughts 1.2 Bhagavad Gita and Education Introduction Philosophical premises Educational Implications of Bhagavad Gita 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 1

2. What Does Bhagavad Gita Mean? The   Bhagavad Gita  is one of the most prominent Hindu texts, forming a part of the Indian epic known as  Mahabharata . Originally written in Sanskrit, the Bhagavad Gita is believed to have been composed between the 5th and 2nd century BCE. It is more colloquially known as the Gita, and it is often used as an introductory text to Hinduism for Western audiences. In a narrative style, the tale of the Bhagavad Gita is told through a dialogue between Arjuna , a warrior prince, and his charioteer, Lord Krishna. Whilst Arjuna doubts whether he should go into battle, Krishna explains that he must fulfill his  dharma  (duty) as a warrior. In his explanation, Krishna discusses the four classical schools of yoga;  Jnana  (the path of knowledge),  Bhakti  (the path of devotion),  Karma  (the path of action) and  Raja  (the path of meditation). The Bhagavad Gita defines yoga as the process by which a person can connect with the Absolute, thereby attaining self-realization. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 2

3. Origin and History of Bhagavad Gita in brief The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture, providing a synthesis of several key philosophical concepts of Hinduism and yoga in a narrative format. It is the sixth book of the Mahabharata, one of India's most famous epic poems. The text offers various approaches to liberation from suffering, self-realization and connection with the Divine, whilst highlighting the importance of selflessness. It is suggested that action, devotion, self-study and meditation are performed from the heart, with full attention and awareness. The name, Bhagavad Gita, means "Song of the Lord," referring to one of the central characters of the narrative, Lord Krishna. The tale takes place at the Battle of Kurukshetra , fought between Arjuna’s family and allies (the Pandavas ) and those of the prince Duryodhana and his family (the Kauravas ). Lord Krishna serves as Arjuna’s charioteer for the battle, in which there are mutual friends and family members fighting on both sides. On realizing this, Arjuna refuses to take part and has to be persuaded by Lord Krishna to fulfill his dharma. The bulk of the text consists of a dialogue between the warrior prince and Lord Krishna on what constitutes right action, the meaning of life and the nature of the Divine. The battle described in the Bhagavad Gita can be considered as an allegory for human life, helping those who read it to reach a greater understanding of God, truth, purpose and liberation. One of the more unusual aspects of the Bhagavad Gita is its battlefield setting, which many scholars have noted as incongruous with a spiritual text. Most commentators regard the battlefield as a metaphor for "the war within," alluding to inner struggles for self-mastery in the face of ego and ignorance. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 3

4. What are the importance of Bhagavad Gita? It is considered to be one of the greatest spiritual books the world has ever known. The primary purpose of the Bhagavad- Gita is to illuminate for all of humanity the realization of the true nature of divinity; for the highest spiritual conception and the greatest material perfection is to attain love of God. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 4

5. How important is the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism? t is considered to be a source of spiritual knowledge and wisdom, and it is often studied and referenced by spiritual seekers, and scholars of Hinduism. To summarize, the Bhagavad Gita is considered to be one of the most important sacred texts in Hinduism. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 5

6. Why is it important to read the Bhagavad Gita? Bhagavad Gita is the manual of life and thus reading it provides us with the answer to questions like, Who Am I?, Who Is God?, What relationship do I have with God? 1. Here are some importance of the Bhagavad Gita in daily life The Bhagavad Gita introduces us to our rich culture and tradition. Referring to the shlokas of Bhagavad Gita can help us find solutions to the various problems of everyday life. Reading the Bhagavad Gita introduces us to the truth about life and helps us attain freedom from superstition and false beliefs. Knowledge gained from the Bhagavad Gita dispels our doubts and builds our confidence. Teachings from the Gita tell us to think well before we act. Benefits of reading the Bhagavad Gita The shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita tell us about our duties as human beings. Reading the Bhagavad Gita helps us understand the importance of self-control and how to practice it. Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita tell us how to practice  nishkam karma  or action without desire. By reading the Bhagavad Gita, we learn to shun materialism and vices. Reading the Bhagavad Gita gives us a different perspective of life. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 6

7. What is the moral of Bhagavad Gita? One should practice austerity in every way – in body, mind, personal behavior, and dealings with others. Bodily austerity means not talking non sense and not eating meat. Mental austerity means restraining the force of lust, anger and greed. One should treat others the way one would treat himself . What are the 5 elements of Krishna? In the Bhagavad Gita, which is a part of the Hindu epic The Mahabharata, Lord Krishna explained this connection that we have with nature to Arjuna . He spoke of the five essential elements – space ( akasa ), air ( vayu ), fire ( agni ), water (Jal) and earth (Bhumi or Prithvi ) – which make up all matter on this earth. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 7

8. What is the importance of Bhagavad Gita in students life? In the modern education system, students often face immense pressure and stress. The Bhagavad Gita offers practical techniques for managing stress and achieving mental equilibrium. It teaches the art of detachment, mindfulness, and the importance of maintaining inner calm amidst life's challenges . : The  Bhagavad Gita  is found in the 11th chapter of the Indian epic,  The Mahabharata ; however, it is much older than the  Mahabharata . The word  gita  means song. Bhagavad Gita means the Lord’s song. The  Bhagavad Gita  is a mystical text that speaks about “the nature of things.” It speaks about humanity, Reality and our place in that Reality, as well as the actions we are to take to find wisdom and happiness. It emphasizes the various yogas —ways in which humanity can deal with the ever-changing world and the emotions of the mind. It deals with the pathways to wisdom and with humanity’s relationship to the ultimate Reality. It is an essential spiritual text because it establishes a person’s right to question everything. Its approach is a dialog between a symbolical human named Arjuna , and the Reality, symbolized in this text as Sri Krishna. The Reality states that it is good to question life, thus Sri Krishna answers Arjuna’s questions. The  Bhagavad Gita  is a condensation and a simplification of the older, ponderous philosophical texts of the yogis, the  Upanishads . The  Upanishads  are written in terse, profound, philosophical language, and it takes time and reflection to understand them. The  Gita  puts these concepts into simple language so that everyone can understand the nature of things and, thus, how to live life . 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 8

9. What is the most famous line from Bhagavad Gita? 10 Famous Quotes From Bhagavad Gita Soul Is Permanent. The soul is never born, it never dies having come into being once, it never ceases to be. ... Death Is Truth. ... Do Not Expect Anything. ... Soul Is Immortal. ... He, Who Knows Everything. ... Stay Away From Bad Things. ... Practice Yoga. ... Control Over Your Senses. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 9

10. What is main motto of Bhagavad Gita ? Strive constantly to serve the welfare of the world; by devotion to selfless work one attains the supreme goal of life. Do your work with the welfare of others always in mind. The spirit is beyond destruction. No one can bring an end to spirit which is everlasting. Bhagavad Gita presents a metaphysical scientific model of the mind, body, and soul for wholesome health. It proposes that we, the souls, are separate from the mind and the body. Therefore, by elevating our consciousness to higher levels we can deal with our physical diseases and psychological disturbances much better. What is the philosophical perspective of Bhagavad Gita? Religious Philosophy The Bhagavad Gita holds the spiritual value of self-realization or God- realization as ultimate aim of life. The Gita expects man to lead his life in such a way that he attains his gradual realization of the true essence a real self and identifying the true self of a man with the universal self 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 10

11. Who first wrote the Bhagavad Gita? The Srimad Bhagwat Geeta was written by Maharishi Vedvyas Ji. In the Mahabharata, Veda Vyasa wrote the Bhagavad Gita. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 11

12. Can Bhagavad Gita change life? Bhagavad Gita contains all the knowledge from each meaningful aspect of life. Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is of utmost importance for me in my daily life . This knowledge has shown me the way to live life. The greatest impact that Gita has put on me is that it has taught me to do my duty without caring about its result. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 12

13. What are the three teaching of Bhagavad Gita? t is a part of the epic Mahabharata and is considered one of the most important philosophical texts in the world. The teachings of the Bhagavad Gita revolve around the concept of dharma, karma, and the pursuit of self-realization 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 13

14. How to apply Gita in life? Using Bhagavad Gita in Daily Life Focus on your work, not on the results. “ karmany evadhikaras te . ... Be stoic. ... Cultivate empathy. ... Don't give in to gratification. 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 14

15. 1 1. Ishvara – The Supreme Lord. 2 2. Jiva – The Living Entity. 3 3. Prakruti – The Material Nature. 4 4. Kala – Eternal Time. 5 5. Karma – Activities What are the 5 main topics of Gita?                                   2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 15

16. What is the Bhagavad Gita short note? The Bhagavad Gita (“Song of God” or “Song of the Lord”) is among the most important religious texts of Hinduism and easily the best known. It has been quoted by writers, poets, scientists, theologians, and philosophers – among others – for centuries and is often the introductory text to Hinduism for a Western audience . The Bhagavad-gita is a religious Hindu text that tells the story, in dialog, of the god Krishna and Arjuna (the warrior) during wartime. Its literal meaning is The Song of the Bhagavan . The Bhagavad-gita teaches us about how we should live our day-to-day lives 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 16

17. What is the conclusion of Bhagavad Gita? The Bhagavad-gita concludes with a call for Arjuna to surrender (18.66) — such surrender is underscored to be a central component of bhakti-yoga. Is the Gita's endorsement of bhakti-yoga meant specifically for Arjuna or universally for all Gita students? The Gita seamlessly integrates the universal and the specific 2/3/2024 8:50 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 17

18. Educational Implications of Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita lays a strong emphasis on ethical conduct and moral values. Integrating these principles into the education system can help foster a sense of integrity, honesty, and compassion among students . Educational Implications of Gita are given below: 1. The true meaning of education: We may derive the true meaning of education through the virtuous knowledge ( Satwika Gyan ) as emphasized by Krishna (18:20). Virtuous knowledge is that through which we perceive unity in diversity and sense the Brahma (i.e., God or Parmeshwar ) in all the creatures on this earth . Thus we may accept according to the philosophy of Gita that true education is that which helps one to see the existence of God (i.e., Brahma) in the soul of an individual Arjun was delusioned at the start of the battle. Krishna (his Guru) helps him to see the whole epitomised in one individual Krishna, i.e., God Himself. Thus Krishna tries to help Arjun to see point that he (Arjun) cannot kill any one’s soul which resides in Brahma (God) Himself. 2/3/2024 8:57 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 18

19. Educational Implications of Bhagavad Gita 2/3/2024 8:56 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 19 2. The ideals of education: We may analyze the ideals of education into six parts, such as:— i . To develop virtuous knowledge. ii. To develop and effect sublimation of personality. iii. To co-ordinate between the individual and social aim. iv. To develop the inner consciousness.

20. Educational Implications of Bhagavad Gita 2/3/2024 9:01 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 20 iii. To develop intellectual and logical ability . vi. To establish the importance of duty in life . Now we shall understand how Gita refers to the above ideal education . I. To develop virtuous knowledge : Our students, like all of suffer from ignorance of virtuous knowledge. In Gita Krishna remark Arjun’s ignorance and motivates him towards performing his duty. From this position we may take up the idea that the ideal of education should be to remove ignorance and to provide the virtuous knowledge . II. To develop and effect sublimation of personality : Everyone’s personality is equipped with evil ( Asuri ) and virtuous ( Daivi -godly) traits. In other words, Kauravas ( Asuri ) and Pandavas (the virtuous) exist in each of us . Krishna awakens in Arjun the virtuous powers inherent in him and motivates him towards the right path. This is exactly what a Guru should do for his disciple. Thus the ideal of education should be to develop and sublimate the personality of the student . III. To co-ordinate between the individual and social aim : In the battle-field Arjun is lost between his individual freedom and the social responsibility. His individual freedom was to fight or not to fight . The social responsibility warranted his participation in the battle for punishing the evil-doers for establishing peace in the land. Krishna impresses upon him to sacrifice his individual freedom and take up the Gandeev for annihilating the wicked persons and their allies . Thus we may say that according to Gita ‘one of the chief ideals of education should be to affect a co-ordination between the individual and social aspects of things.

21. Educational Implications of Bhagavad Gita 2/3/2024 9:07 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 21 IV. To develop the inner consciousness : Arjun desires to keep himself away from the ghastly battlefield. Krishna does not want to force him against his will. Instead, he (Krishna) takes recourse to logical reasoning’s and tries to convince Arjun about his sacred self- duty ( Swadharma ). Ultimately , on his own, Arjun decides to fight against his opponents. Thus Krishna, his Guru and Friend, succeeds in awakening the inner consciousness ( Anthahakaran ). This is exactly the ideal that we should follow in the field of education . V. To develop intellectual and logical ability : Arjun expresses his doubt regarding the utility of battle. His doubt is at the root of preaching’s of Gita. Krishna employs his intellectual and logical ability for removing Arjun’s doubt . Thus the main purpose of the philosophy of Gita is to develop the intellectual and logical ability of Arjun (the common man) in order that he may be able to take his own decision in the face of alternatives this should be our ideal of education also . Vi. To establish the importance of duty : One can be happy only by establishing a balance between one’s rights and duties. Krishna tells Arjun that nothing is greater than performance of one’s duty ( Swadharma-palan ). It is very necessary to emphasize this viewpoint before the students of these days. If our students develop this attitude towards life, then this very earth will become a Heaven .

22. Educational Implications of Bhagavad Gita 2/3/2024 9:11 PM Bharat Kafle, Foundations of Education 22 3. The curriculum: Gita refers to two types of knowledge ( Gyan )—( i ) the Apara Vidya , i.e., the knowledge about mundane affairs and (ii) the Para Vidya , i.e., the spiritual knowledge or the knowledge about the Supreme Self. In the knowledge about mundane affairs we may include all types of subjects in various disciplines of arts, science and engineering etc., which are generally taught in our education centres . Within the Para Vidya the spiritual realm come the knowledge about the soul ( Atma ), God (Brahma), the being (the Jeeva ) and the world ( Jagat ). Needless to add, these days in our educational system the ‘Para Vidya the spiritual realm is generally ignored. This has resulted in the predominance of acquisition of wordly wealth of various types at the utter neglect of spiritual realm. The knowledge about the spiritualism alone can give eternal peace to man. Hence in our educational system “the spiritual aspects of man’s life should also be given its due place along with subjects related with wordly affairs.” 4. The concept of moral education according to Gita: In the foregoing pages we have said that the performance, of one’s duty ( Swadharma-palan ) has been principally emphasized in Gila. It was towards the fulfillment of this ideal that Arjun takes the decision to fight in the battle-field. Krishna has impressed upon him that one’s duty should be performed without taking into consideration its outcome and attachment (Rag) for the same. It is extremely difficult to think of any higher moral ideal for a man than this. Through practicing this ideal a person will reach the peak of his development and he will overcome all worldly attachment. This is exactly, what is needed in our youths of these days. So if we impress upon them to practice the above ideal we shall be giving them the noblest moral education.