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      • Through these teachings, the Bhagavad Gita presents war not as a mere physical battle but as a metaphor for the spiritual and ethical struggles one faces in life. It emphasizes the importance of performing one's duty with righteousness and detachment, guiding individuals through the moral complexities of life and conflict.
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  2. Oct 5, 2022 · This essay aims to explore how the Gita contributes to discussions on the ethics of war and argues that, in addition to common interpretations of the Gita as a proclamation for just war, the text can also be read as a commentary on how warriors should conduct themselves during warfare.

  3. The Bhagavad Gita goes as far as to say it would be negative action not to fight in some cases. However, the motive must be defence, or to protect the innocent and not to gain land, power,...

  4. Feb 21, 2024 · The Bhagavad Gita discusses war within the context of duty (dharma). It teaches that when fighting is in accordance with one's duty, such as the defense of righteousness and justice, it must be undertaken without attachment to the outcome.

  5. Translation. BG 11.32: The Supreme Lord said: I am mighty Time, the source of destruction that comes forth to annihilate the worlds. Even without your participation, the warriors arrayed in the opposing army shall cease to exist. Commentary.

  6. Dec 4, 2014 · How did Indian tradition transform the Bhagavad Gita into a bible for pacifism, when it began life as an epic argument persuading a warrior to engage in a battle, indeed, a particularly brutal, lawless, internecine war?

  7. Jan 13, 2024 · The utilitarian approach to morality in the Bhagavad Gita showcases the pressure that is placed on individuals to identify what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’, and how challenging this can be as Arjuna wrestles with the thought of upholding righteousness versus engaging in acts of war (Frazier 2021).

  8. Translation. BG 1.1: Dhritarashtra said: O Sanjay, after gathering on the holy field of Kurukshetra, and desiring to fight, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do? Commentary. The two armies had gathered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, well prepared to fight a war that was inevitable.

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