Jihad in the Bhagavad Gita

The concept of Jihad simply means a struggle or fight commanded as a divine duty. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna directly instructs Arjuna to engage in a holy war. The Gita teaches that fighting such a battle is not sinful but rather a sacred obligation. It even promises heavenly rewards for those who die in combat and earthly kingdoms for those who win, These verses show that the Gita openly preaches what can only be described as Jihad in Hinduism – a holy war where killing becomes righteous if done under divine command.

📖Bhagavad Gita 11:34
Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Jayadratha, Karṇa and the other great warriors have already been destroyed by Me. Therefore, kill them and do not be disturbed. Simply fight, and you will vanquish your enemies in battle.”

• Description: Here Krishna commands Arjuna to kill his own teachers, relatives, and great warriors because “God has already killed them spiritually.” Arjuna is told not to feel guilt or compassion, but simply fight and finish them off.

📖Bhagavad Gita 2:37
“If you fight, you will either be slain on the battlefield and go to the celestial abodes, or you will gain victory and enjoy the kingdom on earth. Therefore arise with determination, O son of Kunti, and be prepared to fight.

• Description: This verse openly motivates soldiers with the promise of either heaven or kingdom on earth. In short: “Fight and die = paradise. Fight and win = rule the world.

📖Bhagavad Gita 2:38
Do thou fight for the sake of fighting, without considering happiness or distress, loss or gain, victory or defeat – and by so doing you shall never incur sin.”

• Description: Krishna removes all moral responsibility from Arjuna. He says: “Just fight, no matter what happens. Don’t worry about justice, pain, or consequences. Killing in this battle = no sin.

So, while Hindus love mocking Jihad in Islam, their Bhagavad Gita is literally a Jihad manual:

• Kill without guilt
• Paradise for martyrs
• No sin in slaughter
• Looks like the pot is calling the kettle black.

1. Refrence: Bhagavad Gita 11.34
2. Reference: Bhagavad Gita 2:37
3. Refrence: Bhagavad Gita 2:38