Timeless Teachings: Spiritual and Ethical Insights from the Bhagavad Gita and Thirukkural
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Bhagavad Gita, Thirukkural, Ishvara, Jiva, Prakriti, Kala, Karma, PurusharthasAbstract
Two Indian scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita, written about 5,000 years ago, and the Thirukkural, composed around 2,000 years ago, offer profound revelation into human self-realization and societal elevation from slightly different perspectives. Both texts highlight the main themes such as God, the human soul, material nature, time, and action, which cultivate the four goals of human life (Purusharthas): Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation). Bhagavad Gita elevates these themes with spiritual perception. At the same time, the Thirukkural provides practical guidance on ethical and moral living that aligns with these spiritual principles explored and combined to uplift of mankind for present living.
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