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The classical Indian scripture known as the *Bhagavad Gita* frames these profound themes through the lens of the relationship between ethics and authority. The work forms a part of the *Mahabharata* epic (that Sanskrit poem often compared to the Bible or Homeric epics). It takes the form of a dialogue between the warrior prince Arjuna and his charioteer, the god Krishna. Arjuna asks, troubled: “Should I destroy the lives of these men?” reflecting on the imminent consequences of the horrific war. Krishna responds, stating that the question is flawed since life is eternal and cyclical, and death is merely a transition. He emphasizes that "the wise grieve not for the living nor the dead," as life and death are part of an endless cycle. Krishna adds that they did not exist at any point when the universe lacked them, nor will they ever cease to exist. Redemption will come from fulfilling one's sacred duty (dharma) without attachment to external results. He concludes, “The eternal cannot perish, so the wise should not grieve.” Arjuna, however, remains torn between his sense of duty and compassion, hesitating to fight, while Krishna insists he must act with honor, focusing solely on his duty without sorrow.
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