Why is the Bhagavad-Gita so important to Hindus?

Answer 1

Bhagwad Gita is not important for only Hindus but it is important for all human beings. Though many Hindus are following and respecting Gita but it is not written only for Hindus Even in whole Gita "Hindu" word is not written anywhere. When the Bhagwad Gita was written, the Hinduism and other different religious were not in society. During those days, varna system was followed and it is also clearly written in Bhagwad Gita in its Chapter-3.

Answer 2

Vedas are considered the sacred books in Hinduism. There are four Vedas:

1. Rig Veda
2. Yajur Veda
3. Sama Veda
4. Atharvana Veda

Vedas contain complete knowledge of life and beyond. Most of the Hinduism's rituals, beliefs and practices are based on these Vedas. Laymen cannot understand the Vedas as they may not be well versed in the language - Sanskrit. As a result only few scholars devote their time, in the study of Vedas.

However, Srimad Bhagwatam and the Bhagwad Gita contains the essence of Vedas and are easily understood by most people. Hence, Vedas are important for Hindus.

Answer 3

Ramayana is one of the most important religious books of Hindus. It describes the life of Lord Rama who is believed to be Purushotam (the Best amongst the Best of Men) because he displayed the best of qualities a man can ever have as specified in Sanatan Vedic scriptures.

That' is why the Hindus revere him for his Godly character and read Ramayana to remind them the good qualities a man should imbibe.

Answer 4

The Vedas are very important because they are said to be the spiritual inspiration, the intuitive experience of the wise sages and saints that lived thousands of years ago in the prehistorical days. The teaching of Vedas have been passed from generation to generation, and these Vedas are very important because they are the original beliefs of the Hindus, which at that time, was known as Sanatana Dharma. Santana Dharma was not a religion, it was a spiritual philosophy, a way of life. Everything that has come about in Hinduism has come from the Vedas. Unfortunately, only some of it has been interpreted rightly, while some of it has led to idol worship and Caste System, which is not right. But the original and most important source of all Hindu belief is the Vedas.

Answer 5

Lord Krishna taught us how to be free from Karma and achieve Moksha. He is the one who gave Hindus Srimadh Bhagavad Gita. Most importantly, Lord Krishna is an avatar of Hindu God Vishnu.

Answer 6

krishna is important to hindus because he is one the three important gods

Answer 7

Because it is sort of like a bible for Hindu people