Did Krishna wrote the Bhagavad Gita?

In the Indian tradition, the Bhagavad Gita, as well as the epic Mahabharata of which it is a part, is attributed to the sage Vyasa, whose full name was Krishna Dvaipayana, also called Veda-Vyasa.

How Bhagavad Gita was written?

The final form of the Bhagavad Gita comprises 18 chapters which have 700 verses -- 574 by Krishna, 84 by Arjuna, 41 by Sanjaya, and 1 by Dhritarashtra. The Gita is written in the form of a conversation and it supposedly takes place within a 90-minute span as soldiers on both sides wait for the war to begin.

Who told Bhagavad Gita to whom?

But Bhagwad Gita in itself is a part of Mahabharata which was written by Vyasa. So there is a good chance that the actual Geeta Upadesh to Arjuna can be a little concise one and Vyasa added some part to it to make 18 chapters which he then included in Mahabharata.

What language did Krishna speak?

Sanskrit was the language spoken by him.

Is Bhagavad Gita real?

The Bhagavad Gita is entirely representational and highly symbolic. There is no real battlefield or fight to be won; the entire text is a representation of the battle that goes on in our minds.

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Did Arjuna know Krishna was God?

Posted: 8 years ago. Pandavas knew that Krishna was Lord incarnate. Ved Vyas, Bheeshma, Vidura, Gandhari, Kunti, Devaki, Vasudev and all the yadavas knew that He was God incarnate.

Why Arjun was favorite of Krishna?

So he was the one who needed instruction. That was why Krishna gave him advice through the Gita. Arjuna fell at Krishna's feet and wanted Krishna to clear his doubts. What Krishna told him through the Gita was Brahma Vidya.

Why did Krishna let Mahabharata happen?

It is said that Lord Krishna was in fear that Kauravas and the Pandavas might make a pact on seeing each other dying in this war. So he decided to choose a land for war, where there is enough amount of anger and hatred. For this, Krishna sent his messengers in all directions and asked them to take stock of the events.

Is Mahabharat and Bhagwat Geeta same?

The Bhagavadgita is an episode recorded in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic poem of ancient India. It is an influential religious text in Hinduism that takes the form of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, an avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu.

Where is the original Gita kept?

Over a billion people hold Bhagavad Gita in highest esteem, which encompasses the entire Vedic thought. Oldest manuscript of Gita, circa 1492, is with British in Bodleian Library, Oxford University."

How much time did Lord Krishna take in completing the Gita?

How many minutes did Lord Krishna take in completing the Gita? Jai Sriman Narayana!!! It took 45 Minutes for lord Krishna to speak all the 700 Verses of Bhagavad Gita.

Who is God according to Gita?

According to Bhagavad Gita Lord Srikrishna is termed 'Swayam Bhagavan'. As stated in the Bhagavata Purana, the Supreme God Parabrahman Adi Narayana (Vishnu) appeared before Vasudeva and Devaki in his divine original four-armed form before taking birth as Krishna.

Who has the sacred knowledge of Gita before Arjuna?

They were Rishi's Nara and Narayana. Plus Bhagwat gita is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna 2 great friends.

Is Bhagavad Gita taught in Harvard?

While Indians aspire to bag a foreign degree, some Harvard University students, on the other hand, are studying the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana. While Indians aspire to bag a foreign degree, some Harvard University students, on the other hand, are studying the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana.

Who was Arjun in his previous birth?

Siva alludes to the fact that Arjuna was Nara in a previous birth, with Narayana as his companion. It is believed that they continue to perform austerities and penance for the benefit of mankind. The incarnation is symbolic of the human soul which has the Supreme Lord as the eternal companion.

Who is older Krishna or Arjun?

Arjuna was born atleast 2 years after Krishna. Pandu had gone to see the "sweet black child" and returned and wanted another son. Nakula and Sahadeva were younger than Arjuna.

Which wife did Arjun love most?

Among the most notable is his marriage to Draupadi, the fire born daughter of Drupada, who was the king of Panchala. After the event of Lakshagriha, Arjuna, his mother and brothers decide to hide from Hastinapura.

Where is Lord Krishna now?

The pilgrimage (tirtha) site of Bhalka in Gujarat marks the location where Krishna is believed to have died. It is also known as Dehotsarga, states Diana L. Eck, a term that literally means the place where Krishna "gave up his body".

Why Krishna did not fight in Mahabharata?

1. When the war was declared, Kauravas became scared about Pandavas because they have the support of the Yadavas. So, Shakuni and Duryodhan requested Lord Balaram to prevent Lord Krishna from supporting the Pandavas. Balaram partly agreed and decided to stay neutral and did not participate in the war.

Who can defeat Krishna?

In fact, Lord Krishna has never been defeated by anyone at anytime. Lord Krishna is the Supreme Lord. No one has the ability to defeat Lord Krishna. Why is Lord Krishna called the master of finesse in the Mahabharat?

Is Mahabharat real story?

Because Mahabharat is an epic, many people think that it is mythology and it was not true. It's all part of imaginations and one's perspectives. But this is not the case. Mahabharat was a real epic and it was a true event that happened in history.

Can I read Gita in bed?

Originally Answered: Can we read bhagvat gita in app while sitting on bed ? Yes You Can. The good thing about Indian/Hindu Scriptures is that there is no requirements of specific environments/postures to read them.

What is truth according to Krishna?

Those who have some common connection to those persons who brought about our physical being, they are called our relatives. Krishna declares in Bhagavad Gita that beyond all relative truth there is an Absolute Truth. He says: Sarva karana karanam.