Art that shook the world.

Date:
2002
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Description

The Bhagavad Gita, a philosophical dialogue in the form of a poem, has been used for every purpose including justification of war. While examining its history and content the programme provides information about the origin of Buddhism, the rivalry between Buddhism and Hinduism and how the Bhagavad Gita became a political weapon at various times including the present day dispute over Kashmir.

Publication/Creation

London : BBC 2, 2002.

Physical description

1 videocassette (VHS) (50 min.) : bsd., color, PAL

Copyright note

BBC television

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  • Copy 1

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    563V
  • Copy 2

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    563V

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