Bhagavad Gita Arjuna Comparison

Comparison of the Bhagavad-Gita, the Daodejing, and the Book of Genesis

In a comparison of compassion shown to the characters within these religious/philosophical texts, compassion or mercy is viewed as a virtue of the man of antiquity. Likewise, the man of ancient days experiences a certain honor in fulfilling his duties. Therefore, it can be shown how a man in the ancient world could place a higher value on compassion than he would on duty.

The dialogue between Arjuna and his friend, the god Krishna, begins with Arjuna showing compassion for his relatives and friends, however, it concludes with Krishna reminding Arjuna that to do nothing against his foes would cause much dishonor to him and his family. In the Bhagavad-Gita, Arjuna, upon

In chapter seventeen, the sage is someone to “love and praise; (l. 2) and …is greater than ‘one they fear’ (l. 3).” In chapter twenty-eight, discernment and temperament are viewed as virtuous attributes such as those seen in the Bhagavad-Gita and The Book of Genesis respectively.

The Daodejing, chapter twenty-eight speaks of the forces found in this world. Those forces, the passive, female, yin force, and the active, male, yang force are not necessarily in opposition but rather work in harmony for the balance of the whole universe. The different forces are discerned as to which is best to use and at what appropriate time when two or more entities engage. In the case for compassion, the yin or female force may be the better choice because of Mayhew 4 its cool temperament and not too hasty call to action. On the other hand, the yang force which is masculine and has a desire to be more active is warmer with less of an even temperament and will stand and fight if necessary. Therefore, when reading the twenty-eighth chapter, it is revealed these two forces found in the universe.

Know the male

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