Pursuing the Gîtå: From Gandhi to Doniger

Authors

  • Ramesh N. Rao

Keywords:

Bhagavad Gītā, Gandhi, Wendy Doniger, Hinduism, interpretation, violence, devotion, religious studies, cultural critique

Abstract

The article "Pursuing the Gîtå: From Gandhi to Doniger" by Ramesh N. Rao explores the varied interpretations of the Bhagavad Gītā, contrasting spiritual readings like Mahatma Gandhi's with academic critiques such as Wendy Doniger’s. The article examines the cultural, philosophical, and political dimensions of these interpretations, highlighting how perspectives on the Gītā influence broader understandings of violence, devotion, and ethical conduct in Hindu thought.

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Published

2001-06-20

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2001): Gītā (Part Two spring)

Section

Articles