Meaning | (Hinduism) the sacred 'song of God' composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life. |
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Synonyms | Bhagavad-Gita, Gita |
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Category | Hinduism, Hindooism | A body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system |
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Instance of | sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text | writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity |
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Part of | Mahabharata, Mahabharatam, Mahabharatum | (Hinduism) a sacred epic Sanskrit poem of India dealing in many episodes with the struggle between two rival families |
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Spanish | Gita |
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Catalan | Bhagavad-Gita |
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