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VOL. 7, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Exploring the elements of bhakti in the Bhagavad Gita and the Quran: A comparative philosophical study
Authors
Nazia Akhtar, Dr. Ujjwal Arun Maske
Abstract
The Bhagavad Gita stands as a most influential classic scripture among
all doctrines offering profound insights into the nature of devotion through
the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. In the Chapter 12 of the text
elucidates Bhakti Yoga as a path characterized by humility, selfless love,
purity, and total surrender to the Divine. Similarly, the Quran presents
devotion as an intense bond of love and submission between the believer and
God, emphasizing remembrance, obedience, and spiritual transformation. This
paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the devotional elements found in the
Bhagavad Gita and the Quran, examining fundamental elements of bhakti in the Bhagawad
Gita and to explore their parallels and convergences with Quranic concepts of
devotion and surrender as central to the spiritual journey. Through close
reading of selected verses and interpretative analysis, the study explores the
convergences and divergences in their devotional frameworks. It argues that
both traditions, while arising from distinct theological contexts, affirm
devotion as a transformative and universal means to realize ultimate union with
the Divine, thereby enriching the philosophical understanding of devotion
across religious boundaries.
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Pages:120-125
How to cite this article:
Nazia Akhtar, Dr. Ujjwal Arun Maske "Exploring the elements of bhakti in the Bhagavad Gita and the Quran: A comparative philosophical study". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 120-125
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