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The Paradox of Violence and Yoga: Reconciling Ahimsa in the Bhagavad Gita

A Woman’s Gita: Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women

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The Battle Within: Fear, Trauma, and Spirituality

This chapter explores the emotional and physiological responses elicited by fear and anxiety, relating them to the philosophical dilemmas of the Bhagavad Gita. Through the internal conflict of Arjuna, it examines the intersection of trauma, decision-making, and the struggle for non-violence in the face of war. Additionally, it discusses modern implications of these themes, including PTSD and the potential for healing through yoga.

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