Reading response 10-23

Throughout the Gita, I have found several instances where the philosophy is similar to Christian ideology. In the section we read for today, chapter 8-10, I found two examples in particular.

In chapter 9, Krishna ends by telling Arjuna, "fill your mind with me; love me; serve me; worship me always. Seeking me in your heart, you will at last be united to me" (9:34). This reminded me of Jeremiah 29:12-13 that says, "then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."

Another similarity I found was in Chapter 10 in which Krishna tells Arjuna how he is in everything. He tells Arjuna that in everything he can be found. While reading this chapter, I was reminded of the book of John when Jesus says his seven I Am statements. He tells his followers that he is the bread of life (6:35), the light of the world (8:12), the gate (10:9), the good shepherd (10:11), the resurrection and the life (11:25-26), the way, the truth, and the life (14:6), the vine (15:5). The difference I found in these descriptions is that Krishna is a part of everything and Jesus is separate. Krishna is in everything. Jesus is the point of everything, he is the path to god, but he is not in everything.

I was surprised that the Gita is very similar to a lot of Christian ideas. While reading, I thought that if I was not a follower of Christ, then I would probably follow this Hindu tradition.