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The Bhagavad Gītā is a stand-alone scripture, not part of any larger text.
The Bhagavad Gītā is a stand-alone scripture, not part of any larger text.
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Arjuna is one of the five Kaurava brothers.
Arjuna is one of the five Kaurava brothers.
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Kṛṣṇa has taken a vow to actively participate in the battle of Kurukshetra.
Kṛṣṇa has taken a vow to actively participate in the battle of Kurukshetra.
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The Gītā covers only a few minor concepts of Hinduism.
The Gītā covers only a few minor concepts of Hinduism.
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The events of the Bhagavad Gītā took place approximately two thousand years ago.
The events of the Bhagavad Gītā took place approximately two thousand years ago.
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Kṛṣṇa only teaches us how to fight battles physically in the Bhagavad Gītā.
Kṛṣṇa only teaches us how to fight battles physically in the Bhagavad Gītā.
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The Gītā has 700 verses divided up into 20 chapters.
The Gītā has 700 verses divided up into 20 chapters.
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In the first third of the Gītā, Kṛṣṇa primarily focuses on teaching Arjuna about God-realisation.
In the first third of the Gītā, Kṛṣṇa primarily focuses on teaching Arjuna about God-realisation.
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Chapter 2 of the Gītā introduces the concept of Karma-yoga.
Chapter 2 of the Gītā introduces the concept of Karma-yoga.
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Chapter 6 of the Gītā provides practical instructions on how to meditate on the body.
Chapter 6 of the Gītā provides practical instructions on how to meditate on the body.
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In the second third of the Gītā, Kṛṣṇa emphasizes self-realisation over knowing God.
In the second third of the Gītā, Kṛṣṇa emphasizes self-realisation over knowing God.
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Chapter 7 of the Gītā explains how Kṛṣṇa is only transcendent and not immanently present in this world.
Chapter 7 of the Gītā explains how Kṛṣṇa is only transcendent and not immanently present in this world.
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