- Describe ways in which you feel like Arjuna. When Arjuna got scared to go into battle I can relate to that a lot. I feel fear like Arjuna a lot when I have to fight for my faith and my beliefs. I become scared an do not want to fight or argue in case I lose, but then I remember I have to. It is my duty.
- How could you specifically apply the message of theBhagavad Gita? In everyday situations I can have a stubborn attitude towards things or obligations I have. I then have to remember that this is my duty and I must accomplish it. One example would be doing my schoolwork
- How would the ancient Indian perspective of the Bhagavad Gita be VERY different than the 21st Century American perspective of doing one’s duty? I think our definition on the term duties has changed. In their time period they though of their duties as serving and protecting their country, where as in our society our duties could be as little as doing chores
- Now, venture back to ancient India. Think of a way the Bhagavad Gita could be used as a tool of oppression? It is possible that not every individual could read or understand this text. Or that it was hard to get a hold of.