This classic work of Indian literature is one of the most important texts of Hinduism, and one of the central works of world literature. The book tells the story of a young warrior named Arjuna, who must choose between following his duty and fighting in a violent and destabilizing war, or renouncing violence and embracing a path of spiritual enlightenment. Through the character of Arjuna, the book grapples with some of the most profound and universal questions of human existence, including the nature of truth, the meaning of life, and the purpose of suffering.
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