The Bhagavad Gita | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Conch - This is a shell used as a noise making device in war.

Bow - This well known weapon was used in the battle described in this epic tale.

Brahman - This is a societal caste designed to fulfill a specific role.

Kshatriya - This is the second highest caste of the clearly ranked society of ancient India.

Vaisya - This Indian caste, rather than being about religion or politics, governs the economy: these are the business owners and organizers, the merchants and traders.

Sudra - This caste consists of laborers.

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