Oppenheimer bhagavad gita scene - Is it acceptable by hindus ?
Channel: Nirvana - Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedanta
Date: 31/07/2023

'Oppenheimer' is indeed a great movie, no doubt about that. It's a movie based on the biography  of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer,  'American Prometheus' written by Kai Bird & Martin J. Sherwin (Source: Wikipedia).

It's a well known fact that Oppenheimer was fascinated by the knowledge of Gita, he drew great inspiration from the lessons of Gita. His fascination was so much that he learnt the language of Gita - Samskritam - so that he can get the first hand knowledge of it (& not a superficial interpretation from someone else!). 

Until here it's all good. And what's even better is that this film is giving Bhagavad Gita an international audience (not that Gita needs it, cuz already it is being studied for centuries now!). But the way it's been portrayed is what's hurtful! Making the main character read the holy lines of Bhagavad Gita during the act of physical intimacy is uncalled-for! That's distasteful and disrespectful! I don't think there's any truth in it either! But as per the Director it is "to show how fascinated the scientist was from Gita". Really?! I can't even fathom how one thinks that the real fascination of life, especially with Gita in the context, lies in the act of physical intimacy? Anyway...!

Was the movie team wrong & insensitive in keeping that scene in the Indian edition of the film (for everywhere else, let's consider their "Freedom of expression/Art"!)? I'd say YES! They should have considered the cultural heritage & background of India. But, just for the sake of argument, let's say they aren't really aware of the fact how the culture & spirituality are intertwined in the lives of the Indian (read 'Hindus' if you'd like!) audience.

Then my question is - "WHO ELSE SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE  RESPONSIBILITY OF IT?

The rest of the discussion is in the video, in brief💐

Do you see where we are headed as a generation? And if we continue in this path at this rate of ignorance & slumber, do you see what lies in the future, for our future generations? 

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments🙌🏻💐