Bhagavān Śrī Krishna:
Deep Religious Pluralist? Religious Pluralism in the Bhagavad Gītā
Keywords:
Bhagavad Gītā, Krishna, pluralism, inclusivism, Jeffery Long, religious pathsAbstract
Long examines the Bhagavad Gītā to assess whether Krishna promotes pluralism or exclusivism. While acknowledging seemingly exclusivist verses, he argues that the Gītā ultimately affirms diverse paths to the divine. Krishna is presented as accommodating varied forms of worship, encouraging a theologically generous reading of other religions.
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2010-12-13
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