[world-vedic] The Gita: A Sociological treatise?

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Hello Group Members

Allow me to introduce myself as a new member of the group.

I am interested in the declared objectives of the group and am looking on to improve my knowledge.

 

This theory i have seen discussed in Dr Radhakrishnan's commentary. What is

the present standing for the theory that rather than being a religious epic,

the Gita is rather a sociological treatise, penned to provide a sanction to the

existing system of "caste by work"? Besides it can also be argued that the

author purposely entwined the masses into a frenzy of aimless activity by

detaching achievements from effort, and promising an equal, mystic "nirvana"

for all those who perform their assigned jobs, regardless of the worldly nature

of that job. Such a promise, it will be seen, is essential to prevent large

numbers of people pushing for certain positions of worldly "esteem".

If these be his aims, the 'Gitakaara' has succeeded splendidly- but are these

the hallmarks of a progressive society? Can there be improvement without

cross- learning and a sense of satisfaction, to which 'Rewards" are tightly

chained?

I feel that by extrapolation these questions can point to some problems faced by India today-

The Scripture says that you are not really responsible for what you do, so go

ahead and do what you please!

Then again, no one can really promise you results, so it's no use trying to

reach up at them- let things be where they are.

These are really extreme interpretations, but looking around, one feels whether

this is not what is going on in the mindsets of the Indian on the road today-

with religious support, to boot!

 

Any thoughts, anyone?

 

Regards,

Dr Subramony S