Revenge in the Gita

Philosophy · asked by user [] · 2010-06-14 · 3 answers

Hi,
I am looking for the passages in the Gita and in the Mahabarata about the revenge.
I know what is the opinion about it, but It would be stimulating to know the exact words.
Also in the Mahabarata I know that Yudhistira sais something against the revenge.
Can you help me?
Thanks

Marco
Italy

user [38] · 2010-06-14

See BG 1.32-35.

Therere many Sanskrit words for revenge, check Monier-Williams dictionary.

from Ganguly online ed.:

"Vaisampayana said, Bhima, beholding Hidimva following them, addressed her, saying, Rakshasas revenge themselves on their enemies by adopting deceptions that are incapable of being penetrated. Therefore, O Hidimva, go thou the way on which thy brother hath gone.
(Mbh Adi Parva, Hidimva-vadha Parva)

"The fowler said, I know, O lady that knowest the difference between right and wrong, that the great are afflicted at the afflictions of all creatures. But these words which thou hast spoken are fraught with instruction for only a self-contained person (and not for one plunged in sorrow). Therefore, I must kill this serpent. Those who value peace of mind, assign everything to the course of Time as the cause, but practical men soon assuage their grief (by revenge). People through constant delusion, fear loss of beatitude (in the next world for acts like these). (Mbh Anusasana Parva 1.1)

user [580] · 2010-06-17

Thank you.
But in the Gita, is there any passage?

user [38] · 2010-06-17

The only one seems to be the one already referenced.

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