The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita
Deep Ideology, Nationalism, and Democratic Life on the Indian Subcontinent
Abstract
This book is the first systematic analysis of the Bhagavad-Gita as a work of political theory. It fills a crucial gap by comprehensively exploring the classical text, and offers insights into the enduring impact of the Gita’s ideas on Indian political ideologies, movements, and rhetoric today. This innovative volume will be of interest to scholars of political theory & philosophy, political ideologies, religious studies, and South Asian studies.
Keywords
Bhagavad-Gita; Mahabharata; Political theory; Hindu nationalism; Brahmanic political ideology; HinduismDOI
10.1515/9783111583723ISBN
9783111583723, 9783111582313, 9783111583945, 9783111583723Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
https://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2025Imprint
De GruyterClassification
Political science and theory