I am unable to identify with orthodox Christianity. I must tell you in all humility that Hinduism, as I know it, entirely satisfies my soul, fills my whole being, and I find solace in the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads that I miss even in the Sermon on the Mount....I must confess to you that when doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face, and when I see not one ray of light on the horizon I turn to the Bhagavad Gita, and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. My life has been full of external tragedies and if they have not left any visible and indelible effect on me, I owe it to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi explains that Hindu scriptures, especially the Gita, give him comfort and resilience amid doubt and suffering.
- In plain terms
- He finds solace in the Bhagavad Gita when life is hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Turn to meaningful texts for comfort in crisis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some people seek spiritual solace?
- Can texts replace other support?
Another view
Reliance on scripture may not address practical problems.
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