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Bhagavad Gita

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Introduction - The Scene; Theme; and Character - Gloom of Arjuna - Inner Doctrine - The Secret of Work - Spiritual Knowledge - Renunciation - Self Mastery - Spiritual Discernment - Mystery of Omnipresence - Kingly Knowledge - Universal Perfection - Universal Manifestation - Yoga of Devotion - Knower and the Known - Three Gunas or Qualities - Consciousness of the Supreme - Good and Evil Natures - Threefold Faith - Renunciation and Freedom - Contents -

than to seek after things contrary to his nature. Let each do the best he can, in his own way, and in accordance with the highest within his own character.

"Beware of the fixed aversion or affection, for objects of sense which each will find within himself. They are obstacles on the path, and the wise beware of putting themselves in the power of these enemies within their camp.

"And, finally, O Arjuna, remember this, that it is better to do one's own duty, humble and insignificant though it be, than to seek to perform the duty of another, no matter how much nobler that may seem. Better death in the performance of one's own duty and tasks, than victor in performing the borrowed duty of another. The assumed tasks are full of danger. Doeth the task at hand. When you are prepared to perform a higher one, it will be placed before you, in the same manner."

Arjuna: "But, O Krishna, it oft would seem that a man is pushed into evil doing, by some power outside of himself --- as if, contrary to his inclinations, he were impelled by

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