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THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE

CHAPTER 11
THE GAME OF GOLF - THE GAME OF LIFE

The game of golf is a microcosm of the "game" of life. Patience, calmness, humility, and knowledge are as indispensable for a well-played golf match as they are for a well-lived life. This is Bagger Vance’s message, and he tries to impart that knowledge to Junah.
Bhagavad-GitaThe Legend of Bagger Vance
Bhagavan explains the meaning ofBagger Vance explains the meaning
life to Arjuna. He explains why theof life to Junah. He explains why the
battle must be fought - andmatch must be played - and why
why Arjuna is the best man to doJunah is the best man to do it.
it. Even if he respects the otherEven if he respects the other
side as wiser than he. Even if hegolfers as wiser than he. Even if he
respects the other side as nearrespects them as golf brothers.
relatives. When Arjuna understandsWhen Junah understands the full
the full meaning of life - and whatmeaning of life - and what he must
he must humbly do to lead hishumbly do to use his authentic swing
warriors - he agrees to fight thehe agrees to play the game. It is,
battle. It is, really, the battle of lifereally, the game of life he must
he must fully embrace. Bhagavan -embrace. Bagger Vance - as caddy -
as charioteer - will help him.will help him.

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