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According to Radhakrishnan the following is true of Bhagavad Gita:a.I don't know the answerb.God is the doer of everythingc.Killing by Arjuna is like fulfilling what is already destined for the Kauravasd.Krishna represents the consciousness/rationality of Arjune.Arjun is a coward who fears fighting with warriors like Bhishmaf.Krishna persuades Arjun to kill great warriors of that time so as to be the supreme ruler of the world

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According to Radhakrishnan the following is true of Bhagavad Gita:a.I don't know the answerb.God is the doer of everythingc.Killing by Arjuna is like fulfilling what is already destined for the Kauravasd.Krishna represents the consciousness/rationality of Arjune.Arjun is a coward who fears fighting with warriors like Bhishmaf.Krishna persuades Arjun to kill great warriors of that time so as to be the supreme ruler of the world

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According to Radhakrishnan's interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita:

a. This option is not a valid answer as it does not provide any information about Radhakrishnan's interpretation.

b. Radhakrishnan does believe that God is the doer of everything. This is a central theme in the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna, as an avatar of Vishnu, explains that all actions are performed by the three modes of material nature, not the self.

c. Radhakrishnan would agree with this statement. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains to Arjuna that he is merely an instrument in the cosmic plan, and that those he is fighting are already destined to die.

d. Yes, Krishna represents the consciousness/rationality of Arjuna. Radhakrishnan interprets Krishna as the divine self within Arjuna, guiding him towards his dharma, or duty.

e. Arjuna is not a coward, but he is initially reluctant to fight in the war because he does not want to kill his relatives and teachers. Radhakrishnan interprets this as Arjuna's moral dilemma, not cowardice.

f. Krishna does not persuade Arjuna to kill the great warriors for personal gain or to become the supreme ruler of the world. Instead, Krishna advises Arjuna to fight as it is his duty as a warrior, and to maintain the balance of righteousness in the world.

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