The Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita

The Mahabharata is a rich piece of literature admired worldwide, as well as a sacred text for more than 1 billion Hindus. The Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita began as oral stories, passed down through the centuries by religious sages as well as popular entertainers, and were codified many centuries later.

There are few deities more popular in Hinduism than the avatar of Vishnu known as Krishna. For many centuries, Hindus have graced their temples and homes with images of the central figure of the Bhagavadgita. A symbol of the personal manifestation of god, Krishna has also been revered as an example of the love human beings may experience if they center their lives around spiritual pursuits

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