Topic Not Addressed: Detailed Historical or Biographical Accounts
Explanation: The Gita does not provide detailed histories or biographies of characters like Krishna or Arjuna. Instead, it focuses on universal spiritual truths (e.g., 4.5: “Both you and I have passed through many births… I know them all”).
(Krishna emphasizes His eternal nature over specific historical details, prioritizing spiritual wisdom over personal narratives.)
Topic Not Addressed: Specific Rituals or Ceremonial Practices
Explanation: While sacrifices are mentioned (e.g., 3.12: “The gods, nourished by sacrifice, will give you desired enjoyments”), the Gita does not detail how to perform rituals, focusing instead on their spiritual intent.
(Krishna emphasizes the attitude of selfless action in sacrifices over procedural details, aligning with Karma Yoga.)
Topic Not Addressed: Social or Political Systems
Explanation: The Gita discusses dharma (e.g., 2.47: “Your right is to work only, but never to its fruits”), but does not prescribe specific governance or societal structures, focusing on individual duty.
(Krishna prioritizes personal dharma and selfless action over detailed social or political frameworks.)
Topic Not Addressed: Material Sciences or Technology
Explanation: The Gita focuses on spiritual knowledge (e.g., 13.2: “The field is the body, and the knower of the field is the soul”), not material sciences like physics or technology.
(Krishna emphasizes metaphysical understanding of the self and universe, bypassing empirical scientific details.)
Topic Not Addressed: Gender-Specific Roles or Women’s Perspectives
Explanation: The Gita is gender-neutral, focusing on universal duties (e.g., 1.28–1.30: Arjuna’s concern for kinsmen, not specifically women). Women like Draupadi are mentioned but lack distinct roles or perspectives.
(Krishna’s teachings apply universally, without specific focus on gender roles or women’s viewpoints.)
Topic Not Addressed: Detailed Afterlife Descriptions
Explanation: The Gita discusses liberation and rebirth (e.g., 8.5: “He who remembers Me at the time of death attains Me”), but does not elaborate on specific afterlife realms like heaven or hell.
(Krishna focuses on attaining Him through devotion, not on detailed descriptions of afterlife states.)