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The Bhagavad Gita / translated and with a preface by Eknath Easwaran.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Sanskrit Series: Vintage spiritual classicsPublication details: New York : Vintage Books, 1985Edition: 1st edDescription: xlix, 122 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0375705554
Uniform titles:
  • Bhagavadgītā. English.
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 294.5/92404521 21
LOC classification:
  • BL 1138.62 .E5 1985
Online resources:
Contents:
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: Summary: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
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BL 1138.62 .E5 1985 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA000882 Available AUA000882

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.