What is wrong with the Bhagavad Gita?

Apart from the objections on caste, the very common objection raised against Gita is the more popular one about Violence. Now while the whole purpose of Gita was to convince Arjuna that there was nothing wrong with war and the killing of siblings, Gita supporters do not agree that it is justifying violence.

Is Bhagavad Gita scientifically proven?

The scriptures in ancient India were penned with extraordinary scientific temperament. The Bhagavad Gita, among all, is studied, analyzed and interpreted the most. Almost the same theory was announced by Dr Albert Einstein- centuries after the Bhagavadgita was recited.

Is Bhagavad Gita overrated?

Bhagavad Gita is not a product or marketing phenomenon. It is a spiritual heritage having the transhistorical value. As such it can not be overrated. It can be only under-evaluated because of ignorance.

Does Gita promote casteism?

The Bhagavad Gita does not favour casteism. It just clearly explains the distinctions that occur naturally. It categorizes people into four varnas based on inborn qualities and past/present actions.

Is Iskcon Bhagavad Gita wrong?

As far as I know, the ISKCON published Bhagavad Gita has the same verses as any other published Gita. The doctrine of ISKCON is an extreme and deviant version of Vaishnavism, and indeed authentic Vedic/Puranic tradition.

Which countries are banned Bhagavad Gita?

Russia court declares Hindu book Bhagvad Gita legal

• A Russian court has dismissed a call to ban an edition of the Hindu holy book Bhagvad Gita, in a case that triggered protests in India.
• Prosecutors in the Siberian city of Tomsk wanted the edition to be ruled “extremist”.

Where is there any mention of women in Bhagavad Gita?

Hare Krsna! In Bhagavad Gita, there are three instances when Gita directly references about women. First reference is by Arjuna (BG 1.40) and other two times by Krishna (BG 9.32 and 10.34).

Why is the Bhagavad Gita important to Hinduism?

The Bhagavad Gita is the sealing achievement of the Hindu synthesis, incorporating its various religious traditions. The synthesis is at both philosophical and socio-religious levels, states the Gita scholar Keya Maitra. The text refrains from insisting on one right marg (path) to spirituality.

How many chapters are there in Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata?

Bhagavad Gita comprises 18 chapters (section 23 to 40) in the Bhishma Parva of the epic Mahabharata. Because of differences in recensions , the verses of the Gita may be numbered in the full text of the Mahabharata as chapters 6.25–42 or as chapters 6.23–40.

Which Sage is attributed to the Bhagavata Gita?

The Bhagavata Gita is attributed to the sage Vyasa. 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.