The Bhagavad Gita /
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 scriptures, Eknath Easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Sanskrit |
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New York :
Vintage Books,
2000.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Vintage spiritual classics
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| 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 scriptures, 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.-- From publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | xlix, 122 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-122). |
| ISBN: | 0375705554 9780375705557 |