This book provides the first systematic analysis and interpretation of the Bhagavad-Gita as a work of political theory. Exploring its narrative and characters comprehensively in its own textual and historical context, with a close reading of the original Sanskrit, this volume fills a crucial gap by enriching the study of this ancient religious and philosophical work. Key themes include monarchy, rule, pluralism, and power. Additionally, by examining its influence on Mohandas Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalism, and contemporary Indian democracy, it offers timely insights into the enduring impact of the Gita's ideas on political ideologies, movements, and rhetoric today.
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The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita
Deep Ideology, Nationalism, and Democratic Life on the Indian Subcontinent
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Deep Ideology, Nationalism, and Democratic Life on the Indian Subcontinent
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction Rethinking the Bhagavad-GÄ«tÄ as Political Theory
- ChapterĀ 1 Political Integration in an Age of Strife: Bhagavad-GÄ«tÄ in Epic Context
- ChapterĀ 2 Ascetic Arjuna: (Im)Mortal Self as Political Battlefield and Becoming a Yogic Hero
- ChapterĀ 3 King Kį¹į¹£į¹a: Cosmic Self, Monarchy, and Devotional Integration
- ChapterĀ 4 Modeling a Brahmanical Political Ideology
- ChapterĀ 5 Hindu Nationalism and Indian Democracy: Contemporary (Dis)Integration in the Kali-Yuga
- ChapterĀ 6 Neo-Hindu Authoritarianism, Narendra Modi, and Ideological Subversion
- Index
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