How does the Bhagavad Gita relate to the Mahabharata?

The Bhagavad Gita, or The Gita as it is popularly known, is part of the epic Mahabharata. The epic describes the war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas on the battlefield of Kuru-kshetra. The Gita is the discourse given by Krishna to Arjuna just before the war is about to begin. Krishna is identified as God.

What should I read first Mahabharata or Bhagavad Gita?

It is better to start reading bhagavat gita which itself contains the very essence of Mahabharata. If you want to know the meaning of the verses line by line the best option would be reading god talks with arjuna by paramahamsa yogananda.

What is the essence of reading the poem reading the Mahabharat?

The Mahabharata is an important source of information on the development of Hinduism between 400 bce and 200 ce and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about dharma (Hindu moral law) and a history (itihasa, literally “that’s what happened”).

Is Bhagavad Gita a part of Mahabharata?

Bhagavadgita, (Sanskrit: “Song of God”) an episode recorded in the great Sanskrit poem of the Hindus, the Mahabharata. It occupies chapters 23 to 40 of Book VI of the Mahabharata and is composed in the form of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, an avatar (incarnation) of the god Vishnu.

What is difference between Geeta and Mahabharat?

The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Lord Krishna. The Mahābhārata is an epic narrative of the Kurukṣetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pāṇḍava princes.

Does Mahabharat exist?

Mahabharata is completely real and it did take place. There are numerous archaeological and scientific evidence to prove the occurrence and existence of Mahabharata. It has been mentioned in the epic that Mahabharata is an “Itihasa” which means history and thus it means that Mahabharata took place.

Is Mahabharata better than Bhagwad Gita?

Mahabharata is also considered as the Fifth Veda after the four Rig, Sam, Yajur, and Atharv. So, its magnanimity is known to the world. Bhagwad Gita, which is considered as one of the most complete book detailing the duties of a human, is just a part of this epic. So, if you love Gita, you can, by no means, hate Mahabharata.

Is it true that Mahabharata is kept at home?

People feel that Mahabharata is all about fight, war, cunningness–so, if we keep something like this at home, we are inviting similar tendencies and environment in our homes too. Is it true? Well, if you ask anybody in the modern age, they will say that it is just a superstition.

What is the poornodgar of Mahabharat?

The essence of that Mahabharat was brought into the seven hundred shlokas of Geeta. And this last shloka of Geeta is the poornodgar (perfect statement) of Sanjaya, the disciple of Shri Vyasa.

How many Shlokas are there in Mahabharat?

Thus, Sanjaya brought in the essence of the whole Mahabharat in just this one shloka of Geeta, namely the 78 th verse of chapter 18. Vedas are infinite and the essence of it was brought into 1.25 lakh shlokas of Mahabharat.