Love in Geeta

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Love in the Bhagvad Gita. In Hinduism, it is believed that the various major religions are alternate paths that will result in the same goal. In fact, within the religion itself, there are many sects with their own scriptures. Early on, the oldest and most sacred texts, the Vedas (meaning “knowledge”) declared Hinduism’s argument that “Truth (God) is one, wise men call Him by different names”. The Vedas were composed during the Vedic period (1500BC – 600BC). These texts are possibly the oldest documented literature available today. We will now review love in one of the most important Hindu scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita which was documented in the later Vedic period. This text comprises of 18 chapters and is translated literally as the “song of the beloved God” (Gita means song and Bhagavad means beloved God). Love is the primary theme in this text. In this scripture, God in the form of Krishna, speaks to his friend Arjuna on a battlefield in India. On a metaphorical level, it is suggested that when we overcome our inner struggles, we will be victorious in finding God. Topics include, loving God as well as God Himself, the soul and the goal of human existence; which in the Bhagavad Gita is to ultimately merge with God. Like any classic, the Bhagavad Gita is timeless and considered relevant even today. Many extraordinary individuals such as Gandhi and Einstein were inspired by its content. In Chapter 4, verse 11, of the Bhagavad Gita, it is stated that: However men try to reach me I return their love with my love; whatever path they may travel, it leads to Me in the end. This verse is very optimistic to the reader as it initially states that God returns the love of one who is in search of Him. In addition, it provides comfort that whatever path one may take, it will ultimately lead to God. This echoes the belief in Hinduism that there are many

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