Bhagavad-Gita
a portion of the Mahabharata, having the form of a dialogue between the hero Arjuna and his charioteer, the avatar Krishna, in which a doctrine combining Brahmanical and other elements is evolved.
Origin of Bhagavad-Gita
1- Also called Gi·ta [gee-tah] /ˈgi tɑ/ .
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British Dictionary definitions for Bhagavad-Gita
/ (ˈbʌɡəvədˈɡiːtə) /
a sacred Hindu text composed about 200 bc and incorporated into the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic
Origin of Bhagavad-Gita
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Cultural definitions for Bhagavad Gita
[ (bug-uh-vuhd, bah-guh-vahd gee-tuh) ]
A portion of the sacred books of Hinduism; the name means “the song of God.” It contains a discussion between the deity Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and human purpose.
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