The Chapter Opener Takes an Excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita

question 70

Essay

The chapter opener takes an excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita. How is the story of Arjuna and Krishna a perfect metaphor for understanding the meaning of God in Hinduism as well as the importance of karma and reincarnation?

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