The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy by Various
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This is life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom Thou hast sent (John xvii, 3). Whatsover is not of faith is sin (Rom. xiv. 23). Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God (1 Cor. x. 31). _OUTLINE OF THE BHAGAVAD-GITA_ The blind old father of the Kauravas asked Sangara to tell him how the battle had gone. He replied that, just as the fighting began, Krishna, the Heaven-Born One, stationed his glorious chariot between the armies and entered into a long conversation, with Arguna, the prince-general of the Pandavas. Said Arguna, "My grief at seeing these kindred peoples at war is beyond bearing, and the omens are unfavourable. I long not for victory, but for peace and for the prosperity of all. Behold, in battle array grandfathers, fathers, sons, friends, and allies. We have resolved to commit a great sin, to slay our kindred and associates, and all for lust of wealth and power." |
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