Stamp Overview
- Date of Issue: August 25, 1978
- Denomination: 25 Paisa
- Series: Pride of India
- Theme: Religion and Philosophy / Sacred Books of India
Design and Description
- Visual: The stamp displays a vibrant golden-orange and multicolor illustration of Lord Krishna acting as the charioteer (guide and mentor) for the Pandava prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
- Inscribed Text: It features prominent Devanagari script quoting Verse 47 from Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita:
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- “Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana” (You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action).
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- Significance: Issued as part of the “Pride of India” philatelic series, this single stamp honors the Bhagavad Gita as a timeless spiritual and philosophical guide.



