Bhagavad Gita's Svadharma: An Overview

Abstract:

The concept of svadharma occurs in Bhagavad Gita.The Bhagavad Gita opens with perplexity in the mind of Arjun, a representative of the moral agents.The perplexity is whether to escape from the battle or to kill one’s kith and kin.Arjun chooses to escape from the battle. LordKrishna’s advice to Arjun is different.He advises Arjun to accept the path prescribed for him as a warrior. In this context,Lord Krishna innovates the idea of svadharma.The Bhagavad Gita, a timeless Hindu scripture, is revered for its profound philosophical teachings and spiritual guidance. One of its central themes is the concept of "Svadharma," which refers to an individual's unique duty or righteous path in life. This paper provides an overview of the significance and implications of Svadharma as elucidated in the Bhagavad Gita. It explores the context in which the concept arises, its philosophical foundations, and its relevance in contemporary society.