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| The Bhagavad Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality) | 
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Category: Book
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Studio: Nilgiri Press
Manufacturer: Nilgiri Press
Label: Nilgiri Press
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 296
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 1586380192
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.5924
EAN: 9781586380199
ASIN: 1586380192
Publication Date: May 17, 2007
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In the Bhagavad Gita, Prince Arjuna asks direct, uncompromising questions of his spiritual guide on the eve of a great battle. In this expanded edition of the most famous ?and popular ? of Indian criptures, Eknath Easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key concepts of Hindu religious thought and the technical vocabulary of yoga. Chapter introductions, notes, and a glossary help readers understand the book?s message. Most importantly, this translation uses simple, clear language to impart the poetry, universality, and timelessness of the Gita?s teachings.
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Prince Arjuna faced a dilemma that many face sooner or later--whether to take action that is necessary yet morally ambiguous. The difference is that Arjuna's action was to wage war against his own family. With the armies arrayed, Arjuna loses his nerve. Krishna, his charioteer and incarnation of divine consciousness, begins to teach him the nature of God and of himself, that Arjuna can attain liberation through union with God, and that there are several available paths. And so the most famous and revered of all Hindu Scriptures goes on to teach the paths of knowledge, devotion, action, and meditation, becoming the seed for all the Hindu systems of philosophy and religion that followed. For all of its profundity, Eknath Easwaran manages to translate the Gita in easy prose that neither panders nor obscures. Coupled with his thorough introduction, Easwaran's version comes off on all the levels it should: as a guide to action, devotional Scripture, a philosophical text, and inspirational reading. So what does Arjuna finally do? He follows his dharma, of course, as we all must. --Brian Bruya
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 Bhagavad Gita January 7, 2009
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the spiritual classics. This translated version by Eknath Easwaran is truly beautiful. Before each chapter Mr. Easwaran describes what the text is about. It is very easy to understand. Like any spiritual text one needs to read and re-read for at different times in your life you will find different meaning.
Beautiful September 19, 2008
Easwaran does a really nice job of making this understandable for someone who does not have a background in Hinduism or this particular story. It gives an introduction at the beginning of each chapter so that you know what to look for and how to interpret it. Its perfect for someone seeking to better understand the Indian philosophy and world view.
 helpful intro text July 19, 2008
I found this edition to be very helpful to me as an introduction to The Bhagavad Gita. I had to learn about the Gita quickly in preparation for helping with the Gita-inspired CD "Ocean of Consciousness" by Jeffrey Fisher...it is a dynamic, new age/bluesy work illustrating the story in music! What a gift to be introduced to the Gita and Mr. Easwaran's writing through my work!!!
A nice, easy-to-read version of the Bhagavad Gita June 29, 2008
This was a pretty pleasant read. For people who are studying yoga, this version makes a lot of sense. I skipped over the philosophical interpretations first then went back and reread them. I kind of want a version with the poetry all together first then a more in-depth discussion afterwards.
Lifelong Book May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great book with a strong translation. At first, I did not appreciate the introductions offered, however after reading the B. Gita, I have come to appreciate the introductions. Sometimes I read them after the section, so as to not gain a bias. The book itself is a wonderful story with a great message that everyone can benefit from. I intend to look for more versions of the B. Gita to expand my collection. I think it is important to read this book from a few different translators. So while I am happy with my first purchase of the B. Gita, it will not be my last, so I can not say if this is the best version out there.
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