Learning Exercise
The Bhagavid-Gita
The Bhagavid-Gita is sometimes compared to Christianity's New Testament and Lord Krishna to Jesus Christ. This site introduces students to another important Hindu religious book.
Course: World Civilization
- Material:
- Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
- Date last modified:
- August 1, 2008
- Created by:
- William Paquette
- License:
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Exercise
Instructions: Once the site comes up, Click "Indian," top, middle. Scroll down and Click "Bhagavid-Gita, Recension by William Quan Judge." Read Chapters 1-18. Write a 5-page paper describing in detail who Lord Krishna is and describe how Lord Krishna impacted the basic beliefs of Hinduism.