Keyword

Knowledge Humanity Bhagavad Gita Vedic philosophy Worship

Abstract

This study is conducted to illustrate the relationship between knowledge and serving humanity. The Bhagavad Gita as a whole is Song of the Spirit of truth-realization between man and the Creator. Research, dialogue, discussion and advanced acceptability of its practice are improving our lives. Human knowledge and desirability of human society need more research on the Gita globally.
             The writer was brought up in a family and association where texts of the Bhagavad Gita are used in regular worship and discussion on the Vedic philosophy. In this paper it may be hoped, readers will have an opportunity of getting in touch with the spirit of the songs as revealed in our sacred texts specially for knowledge and manifestation of humanity in our life. Many great expressions of man have to be judged not by the words but by the spirit - the spirit which evolves itself with the life in history. The writer has keenly observed, the universally comprehensive and everlasting message of the Bhagavad Gita that has inspired many in the world and created profound relations between ancient Hindu philosophy and the development of science.  Specifically, writer has quoted T.S. Elliot’s reference of the Gita in his poetry; as well as scientific inventor Nikola Tesla’s interaction with the verses of the Vedas and the influence of the Gita on the father of atom bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer during his research and their practical applications.
 


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