The Judge's Gita: A Short Note and A Decastich Poem

The Judge's Gita: A Short Note and A Decastich Poem

Short Note 

The idea of selfless duty as described in the Bhagavad Gita has a significant impact on the understanding of fundamental duties within Indian law. In this scripture, it is emphasized that carrying out one's responsibilities selflessly is crucial for maintaining a just social order. These timeless principles of righteousness and duty align with the contemporary constitutional requirement for citizens to uphold societal values and contribute to the common good. The sacred text underscores a strong cultural connection between spiritual ethics and civic duties. 

The Bhagavad Gita presents concepts such as Dharma, which refers to detached duty and righteous action, and Karma, which signifies the relationship between action and its consequences. These ideas provide valuable ethical frameworks for law students and practitioners. It stresses the importance of impartial justice, encouraging individuals to act justly without being attached to personal results, thus linking the quest for fair and equitable justice to the commitment to professional obligations.

Decastich Poem

Gita's Dharma call, law must guide,

No fear, no favour, nowhere to hide.

See all as one, the same beneath,

No rich, no poor, just truth to wreathe.

Still mind, no rage, no clinging tight,

To outcome bias, judge only right.

Act without thought of what you'll gain,

Just duty done - fair, just and sane.

With steadfast mind, vision clear,

The voice of justice, ever near.