The Bhagavad Gita / introduced & translated by Eknath Easwaran
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TextLanguage: English Original language: Sanskrit Series: Classics of Indian spiritualityEdition: 2nd edDescription: 294 pages ; 21 cmISBN: 9781586380199; 1586380192Uniform titles: Bhagavadgītā. English Subject(s): Bhagavadgītā | Hinduism -- Sacred booksDDC classification: 294.5/92404521 LOC classification: BL1138.62 | .E5 2007bOnline resources: Publisher description
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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
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 -- Glossary
| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 294.5/BHA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844400068090 |
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Previously published: ©1985
Includes index
Includes bibliographical references and index
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 -- Glossary
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
Includes translations from Sanskrit
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