Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga
The Yoga of Arjuna's Grief
Arjuna sees his relatives on the opposing side of the battlefield and has doubts about fighting. He is overwhelmed with moral dilemma and despair about the violence and death the war will cause.
Historical Context
The Bhagavad Gita is part of the epic Mahabharata, which is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
The dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna took place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, located in present-day Haryana, India.
The first chapter sets the scene for the entire Bhagavad Gita, introducing the moral dilemma faced by Arjuna.
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