This book examines the role of the Bhagavadgita in the formation of nationalist thought and analyses how the text was deployed as the central terrain of nationalist contestation and in the diverse ethico-moral mappings of the nation. This book examines the role of the Bhagavadgita in the formation of nationalist thought. It analyses how the text was deployed as the central terrain of nationalist contestation and in the diverse ethico-moral mappings of the nation. Focusing on Balgangadhar Tilak, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, AurobindoGhose, Vinoba Bhave and B.R. Ambedkar as the representatives of different strands of nationalist discourse, this volume probes their reflections on Gita. The author argues thatBhagavadgita opened up several possible understandings without necessarily eliminating one another and that Indian nationalism could also be understood as a commentary on the text.This book will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of religion, philosophy, and modern Indian history particularly those concerned with nationalist movement. INDICE: Introduction The Gita and Culturing the Nation: Bankim's Reading of the Gita The Sthitaprajna as the Base of the Nation: Tilak's Reading of the Gita Taking the Gita to the Masses: Vivekananda's Understanding of the Gita Nation in Spiritual Quest: Aurobindo and the Gita Anasaktiyoga as the Essence ofthe Gita: Gandhi's Interpretation of the Gita Svadharma and the Nation: Vinoba's Reading of the Gita The Gita and Ambedkar: Buddhism as the Alternative Ethical v/s Spiritual Interpretations Conclusion Index
- ISBN: 978-0-19-807206-5
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 312
- Fecha Publicación: 09/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés