Upon the reading of chapters 1-6 of the Great Scripture of Hinduism, The Bhagavad Gita (the “Lord’s Song”), I am completely and utterly fascinated. The story’s emphasis on selfless acts, devotion, and meditation is like no other I have ever encountered before. Through the narration of Sanjaya and the conversation of Sri Krishna (Vishnu incarnate) and Prince Arjuna, the principles of Hinduism are eloquently illustrated. In this story, the Lord Vishnu, whose duty it is to protect the universe from corruptive forces, takes the bodily form of Sri Krishna. He then lowers himself, out of love, and takes the humble position of charioteer to Prince Arjuna, a reluctant warrior. The battle is over a kingdom, one that will be, according to Price Arjuna, “fruitless” if it is won by the spilling of his relatives’ blood. Arjuna initially believes that ....

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