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Bhagavad Gita
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Essay Topics
Arjuna begins the Bhagavad Gita as the leader of an army. To what extent should he be considered a good leader?
Dhritarashtra is a blind king who listens to the story of the Gita. What is the symbolic meaning of Dhritarashtra’s impaired vision?
Sanjaya is Dhritarashtra’s advisor and the narrator of the story. How does Sanjaya fulfil the role of storyteller?
Krishna’s main objective is to teach Arjuna about religion and enlightenment. How does he achieve this? Is he a good teacher?
The fig tree and the field are both potent metaphors in the text. How does Krishna use these metaphors to convince Arjuna?
The battle between the Kauravas and the Pandavas is a family conflict. Arjuna faces a moral quandary because he does not want to kill family members. How does he resolve this issue?
What do you believe most convinces Arjuna of Krishna’s teachings, and why?
How does Krishna establish the central themes of the Bhagavad Gita? Which of these themes does he value the most?
Krishna’s instructions and advice can appear contradictory at times. Provide examples of Krishna’s contradictions and explain the meaning of these contradictory sections.
Krishna is not impressed by ignorant people. His passionate descriptions of those who turn away from enlightenment are the most negative in the text. In your opinion, does Krishna value good people more than he loathes bad people?
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