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List of Fake Gitas: Books Without Vedic Values

The Bhagavad Gita, a key section of the Mahabharata attributed to Vyasa, serves as a philosophical guide for Prince Arjuna, who faces a moral dilemma in a battle. Its teachings empower individuals to engage with worldly duties while adhering to spiritual principles. In contrast, numerous imitations like the Ashtavakra Gita, Avadhuta Gita, and others claim to be Gitas but lack genuine contribution to spiritual discourse, leading to their classification as "fake." These works fail to offer meaningful teachings or perspectives that align with the profound insights found in the authentic Bhagavad Gita, highlighting the inadequacies of such texts.

advtanmoy 19/06/2024 2 minutes read

Fake books are created in imitation of the Bhagavad Gita, told by Lord Krishna.

The Bhagavad Gita (Shastra) is indeed a significant part of the epic Mahabharata, attributed to Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa, the son of Parashara Rishi and the grandson of Vasistha. It is set amidst the backdrop of a political and territorial conflict, and it plays a pivotal role in preparing the despondent warrior Prince Arjuna of the lunar dynasty for the impending battle. The philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita revolves around empowering Arjuna to face adversity and fulfill his princely duties, whether in attaining heaven or establishing dominion. The spiritual teachings in the Gita are derived from the real experiences of life, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling one’s worldly responsibilities while embracing spiritual principles.

The Ashtavakra Gita, Avadhuta Gita, Kapila Gita, Sriram Gita, Sruti Gita, Uddhava Gita, Gopi Gita, and Vibhishana Gita, etc, are not contributing anything to the life or eligible to produce any ‘Purva Paksha’, which needs to be answered through a Gita (Shastra) teaching, thus the voidness of the so-called ‘Gitas’ is visible. At the same time, we are aware of the fake ‘Vedanta’ described in the following books.