Is Bhagwat Geeta an instigator of violence, disputes and social unrest in society. Hindus may read some deeper meaning in the holy book.
But others may consider this just as a story of fight over land between cousins, namely Pandava and kaurava. Oterwise peaceful citizens may be instigated by this book to settle their differences on land and other private maters through violence. This is what a section in Siberia (Russian territory) feels. So, a ban on this book is being considered.
any comments?
http://in.news.yahoo.com/-bhagvad-gita--faces--extremist--branding--legal-ban-in-russia.html
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In contast to the above, I read an interesting piece of news in a Marathi daily, there is a place called Hastinapur established on 12-acre land in Argentina. This places contains 12 temples of 12 Hindu Gods such as Ganesha, Vishnu, Hanuman etc. Hastinapur is founded by local Argentinians who are converted devout Hindus, follow a typical Hindu vegetarian lifestyle. They have courses on a number of Hindu philosophical books such as Bhagwat Geeta, Upanishads, Bhakti Sutras, yog Sutras etc. Their latest publication is Mahabharatha in Spanish. They have so far published three volumes and plan to do a total of twelve volumes in the coming years. Each volume is over 500 pages. The founder Alda Albrecht and other members of the Foundation have also written a number of books.
I did a Google search after I read the story and I found this link:
http://latinamericanaffairs.blogspot.com/2011/06/hastinapurcity-of-wisdom-in-argentina.html
I did a Google search after I read the story and I found this link:
http://latinamericanaffairs.blogspot.com/2011/06/hastinapurcity-of-wisdom-in-argentina.html
Bhagavad Gita cannot be understood by reading it like a novel or story but studying it like a subject of philosophy and it takes time.If you read it you will just find stories of brothers fighting and Krishna inspiring to fight a war!.But if you study it you will know what the war and the characters signifies.The symbolic nature of all religious books has to be understood and not just the literal meaning.Lack of this insight to understand the deep layers is the root cause of all the bigotry and fanaticism.
The actual issue here is not about what is written in the book but has its origin from the growing intolerance and fanaticism to other religious teachings.
A ban means nothing to this great book which stood the test of time and continue to inspire great minds all over the world.But considering the religious sentiments and because it is a book that represent our national character, India undoubtedly should intervene and must do whatever can be done.
The actual issue here is not about what is written in the book but has its origin from the growing intolerance and fanaticism to other religious teachings.
A ban means nothing to this great book which stood the test of time and continue to inspire great minds all over the world.But considering the religious sentiments and because it is a book that represent our national character, India undoubtedly should intervene and must do whatever can be done.
I think in all stories there are some plus and some minus point but in Bhagvat Geeta there is no minus point because fight win by true team.
We cannot say that the winner is always true. In fact, in olden times the history was written by sword and not pen. The courtier poets would write in favor of winning side/ king as it was no use praising the vanquished.
Now let us come to the issue on ban on Geeta- case before a Russian court. It is nice that the Hindus in Russia are contemplating to build a grand Krishna temple in Moscow. It is better to do affirmative and positive action than indulge in disputes.
http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_facing-ban-gita-issue-hindus-build-krishna-temple-in-moscow_1629937
The lower court in Russia had rejected the ban petition on Bhagwat Gita as it is. Now there is move to appeal against order of court as Russian translation of the book is likely to cause tension and quarrels in the society. It is also viewed that the translation in Russian may not be true meaning of the Bhagwat Gita.
If so, the translation can be reviewed by experts and the Russian edition got properly re-translated instead of banning the book.
http://in.news.yahoo.com/russian-prosecutors-move-higher-court-seeking-gita-ban-094509967.html
If so, the translation can be reviewed by experts and the Russian edition got properly re-translated instead of banning the book.
http://in.news.yahoo.com/russian-prosecutors-move-higher-court-seeking-gita-ban-094509967.html
It is believed that no stories in the world has come into existence without the influence of Mahabharata. You take any story. It will surely have something in common with this great epic.
It is believed that Mahabharat was written by Ganapathi for Vyasa in one day. It may be true or false. But the ideas hidden in each and every line of the epic can be interpreted in 1000 ways, particularly, the great 18 episodes of Bhagavat gita. Each time we read this book, we will get new ideas and knowledge for sure.
It is believed that if we study Gita, there is no need for any other knowledge. It is true for all holy books of all religions. They all teach the same thing, though they used different illustrations.
How much time can a dark cloud hide the sun? It is not possible. So, I believe for sure, even if they try 1000 times, they won't become success as it is told, "People throw stones only at the trees with fruits"
It is believed that Mahabharat was written by Ganapathi for Vyasa in one day. It may be true or false. But the ideas hidden in each and every line of the epic can be interpreted in 1000 ways, particularly, the great 18 episodes of Bhagavat gita. Each time we read this book, we will get new ideas and knowledge for sure.
It is believed that if we study Gita, there is no need for any other knowledge. It is true for all holy books of all religions. They all teach the same thing, though they used different illustrations.
How much time can a dark cloud hide the sun? It is not possible. So, I believe for sure, even if they try 1000 times, they won't become success as it is told, "People throw stones only at the trees with fruits"
What are plain facts abou Ghagwat Geetha.
This is part of Mahabharata, which is in simple terms a great war between Kaurava and Pandava- cousins- for the sake of land/ kingdom. Krishna instigates Arjun, a Panda brother to fight and not withdraw. This advice by Krishna is Geetha. Hence, some people feel that Geetha encourages fighting. This apprehension is not so unreasonable.
Here I wish to stress that even Hindus never keep a copy of Mahabharata that includes Geetha because the very possession of this book may cause quarrel and tension. If others also feel so, what is wrong.
This is part of Mahabharata, which is in simple terms a great war between Kaurava and Pandava- cousins- for the sake of land/ kingdom. Krishna instigates Arjun, a Panda brother to fight and not withdraw. This advice by Krishna is Geetha. Hence, some people feel that Geetha encourages fighting. This apprehension is not so unreasonable.
Here I wish to stress that even Hindus never keep a copy of Mahabharata that includes Geetha because the very possession of this book may cause quarrel and tension. If others also feel so, what is wrong.
What are plain facts abou Ghagwat Geetha.
This is part of Mahabharata, which is in simple terms a great war between Kaurava and Pandava- cousins- for the sake of land/ kingdom. Krishna instigates Arjun, a Panda brother to fight and not withdraw. This advice by Krishna is Geetha. Hence, some people feel that Geetha encourages fighting. This apprehension is not so unreasonable.
Here I wish to stress that even Hindus never keep a copy of Mahabharata that includes Geetha because the very possession of this book may cause quarrel and tension. If others also feel so, what is wrong.
Is it so?
In most our houses there is a copy of Mahabharatam, written by Ezhuthachan.
What are plain facts abou Ghagwat Geetha.
This is part of Mahabharata, which is in simple terms a great war between Kaurava and Pandava- cousins- for the sake of land/ kingdom. Krishna instigates Arjun, a Panda brother to fight and not withdraw. This advice by Krishna is Geetha. Hence, some people feel that Geetha encourages fighting. This apprehension is not so unreasonable.
Here I wish to stress that even Hindus never keep a copy of Mahabharata that includes Geetha because the very possession of this book may cause quarrel and tension. If others also feel so, what is wrong.
In Uttar Pradesh, nobody will have Mahabharata in his house. When there is quarrel in some family, we say that there is Mahabharata in that house. Mahabharata recitation is arranged in public places and not in residences. It is believed that if you have a copy of Mahabharata in your house, there will be no peace.
Is it so?
In most our houses there is a copy of Mahabharatam, written by Ezhuthachan.
[quote]In Uttar Pradesh, nobody will have Mahabharata in his house. When there is quarrel in some family, we say that there is Mahabharata in that house. Mahabharata recitation is arranged in public places and not in residences. It is believed that if you have a copy[quote][/quote] of Mahabharata in your house, there will be no peace. [/quote]
I think this is a superstitious.
I think this is a superstitious.
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