The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study)

by Arpita Chakraborty | 2017 | 59,351 words

Summary: This essay studies the Ethical Teachings of the Gita, as presented in the Mahabharata in the form of a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna. Ancient Indian ethics as evolved from the Vedas developed through the Upanisads, the Gita, Mahabharata, Ramayana and finally reached the Dharma-Shastras such as the Manusmriti. As the means to liberation, the ethical thought in the Gita teaches that one’s natural desire and instincts should be brought under the control of the mind.

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Preface

Acknowledgement

+ Chapter 1 - Indian Ethics

. 1. Origin of Indian Ethics

. 2. An analysis of Indian ethics in general reveals certain features

. 3. The Vedas

. 4. Foundation of Vedic Ethics

. 5. Purusarthas: The Vedic Value System

. 6. The Brahmanas

. 7. The Upanisadic Ethics

. 8. Dharma Sutras and Dharma Shastras

. 9. Ramayana and Mahabharata