The Bhagavad Gita /
The Bhagavad Gita /
translated and with a preface by Eknath Easwaran.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Vintage Books, 1985
- xlix, 122 p. ; 21 cm.
- Vintage spiritual classics .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-122).
Contents: Table of Contents; The Classics of IndianSpirituality; Introduction: The Bhagavad Gita; The War Within; Self-Realization; Selfless Service; Wisdom in Action; Renounce & Rejoice; The Practice of Meditation; Wisdom from Realization; The Eternal Godhead; The Royal Path; Divine Splendor; The Cosmic Vision; The Way of Love; The Field & the Knower; The Forces of Evolution; The Supreme Self; Two Paths; The Power of Faith; Freedom & Renunciation; Notes; Glossary; Index.
Summary:
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
Includes translation from Sanskrit.
0375705554
99053439
Hinduism--Sacred Books
Religion--Sacred writings--Hinduism
BL 1138.62 / .E5 1985
294.5/92404521
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-122).
Contents: Table of Contents; The Classics of IndianSpirituality; Introduction: The Bhagavad Gita; The War Within; Self-Realization; Selfless Service; Wisdom in Action; Renounce & Rejoice; The Practice of Meditation; Wisdom from Realization; The Eternal Godhead; The Royal Path; Divine Splendor; The Cosmic Vision; The Way of Love; The Field & the Knower; The Forces of Evolution; The Supreme Self; Two Paths; The Power of Faith; Freedom & Renunciation; Notes; Glossary; Index.
Summary:
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
Includes translation from Sanskrit.
0375705554
99053439
Hinduism--Sacred Books
Religion--Sacred writings--Hinduism
BL 1138.62 / .E5 1985
294.5/92404521