The Gita, which is set in Book VI of the
Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, is in the form of a dialogue between
the incarnate god Krishna and a human hero, Prince Arjuna, on the holy
field of Kurukshetra, before the great Mahabharata battle.
Arjuna expresses his unwillingness to engage in a war against friends
and relatives. Krishna's reply is an exhortation for Arjuna to do his
own duty, that is, as a warrior, to fight and kill. Krishna then
explains the nature of the soul and the proper way to reach God.
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On Diwali, festival of lights, Lakshmi,
Ganesha and Saraswati are worshiped together. The Lotus is the favorite
seat of Lakshmi. Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, is shown in sculpture
standing on Lotus flower. Ganesha and Saraswati, Gods of wisdom are on
sides. |
