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  Bhagavad Gita and the Yogas The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to simply as the Gita, is a sacred Hindu scripture that holds profound philosophical and spiritual significance. Comprising 700 verses, it is a part of the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, and is presented as a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. Set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra , the Gita unfolds as Arjuna grapples with moral dilemmas and existential questions about duty, righteousness, and the nature of life and death. Faced with the prospect of fighting his own kin and revered elders in the Great War, Arjuna is overcome with doubt and despair. In response, Krishna imparts timeless wisdom and guidance, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the self, and the path to spiritual liberation. Through a discourse on various yoga paths, including Karma Yoga (the yoga of selfless action), Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of devotion), and Jnana Yoga (the yoga of k...