Life and Death Vs. Dharma

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The dissolution of the soul is also very interesting. In order to achieve this state, one must have selfless service to the Gods and not renounce worldly possessions. As well, meditation is important. If one finds peace in action and service, nirvana will be achieved. This is more complex I believe then Greek civilization, in the sense that there is more service to God. Even the smallest moments can affect ones Karma, but this is something I think I could have adopted. The Gods are always in the back of my mind, even in the smallest moments. I am not sure how my sacrifices would be viewed, but I believe the good out weighs the evil.

Imagery in the Bhagavad-Gita often intermixes with history. Often, the writing in the subject used metaphors and allegories to hide the deepest revelations about spirit from ignorant individuals whose minds might not be capable of taking in all the information. Through metaphysical writing, the journey to deliverance of the soul is described vividly. I do not think the knowledge in this piece of work is meant for everyone. It is meant for those free of doubt and devoted to God. In a sense, the bodies of Arjuna and Krishna are battlefields. As well, this allegory of Gita in a battlefield acts as the setting. They struggle between good and evil, which results in what will happen in regard to life and death of the soul. There is a lot to overcome in order to live a pure life. The body promotes the battle between ourselves with the help of God. This once again fascinates me, but I think is difficult to achieve. Sometimes I think evil has reason in achieving what one wants in the afterlife. That is why I think one’s soul lives on in Hinduism for a long time, as it is more difficult to achieve dissolution of the soul. If one does not let go of temptations, freedom will be difficult to attain. The style of the Bhagavad-Gita is also captivating. Krishna and Arjuna are in dialogue throughout, but Sanjaya and Dhritarashtra are still present. Sanjaya hears the dialogue and then conveys it to Dhritarashtra. It is considered a stuti text because it comes directly from God and becomes apart of human wisdom. Krishna’s tone throughout the Bhagavad-Gita his almost quiet. He is soft-spoken when talking to Arjuna and gives of a peaceful mood that ultimately convinces Arjuna to fight. He sees Krishna in his most divine form and realizes that Krishna will help bring him in union with God.

The narrative between the two characters is very capturing of what ones duty should be. It is very difficult to single out any character to be condemned. Both Arjuna and Krishna fulfill their duties, even though Arjuna almost goes against them. He does not want to kill his people, but it is his dharma to fight as a warrior. The fulfillment of their dharma makes both characters special and I praise them.