The Bhagavad Gita
Eknath Easwaran
Explore the age-old dilemma of taking action that is both necessary and morally ambiguous with this revered Hindu Scripture. Follow Prince Arjuna as he struggles with the decision to wage war against his own family, and delves into the teachings of divine consciousness through his charioteer, Krishna. Discover the paths of knowledge, devotion, action, and meditation, which serve as the foundation for all Hindu systems of philosophy and religion. Through Eknath Easwaran's easy-to-read translation and thorough introduction, this version of the Bhagavad Gita offers guidance for action, devotional Scripture, philosophical text, and inspirational reading. Experience the profundity of this ancient text and learn to follow your own dharma.
Publish Date
2003-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2003-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.17
ISBN
9780670093151
Recommendations
7
Recommendations
2021-02-27T02:54:24.000Z
“Do not yield to this degrading impotence,
Give up such petty weakness of heart and arise”
(Bhagavad Gita, a book that everybody should read) – source2011-12-19T09:31:54.000Z
"Unfortunate that there is a move in Russia to ban Bhagvad Gita,one of the most inspiring & life transforming books of the world."-#SriSri – source2018-12-20T04:52:09.000Z
A few classics:
- Hope in the Dark, Solnit
- Why We Can’t Wait, MLK
- The Search for Common Ground, Thurman
- Team of Rivals, Goodwin
- Col Poems,Audre Lorde
- Bhagavad Gita
- Capital, Piketty
- 100 Years of Solitude, García Márquez
- Infinite Jest / Consider the Lobster, Wallace – source2020-12-06T05:45:05.000Z
'The Bhagavat Gita' book review: Twin view of a sacred scripture - @AbhinavAgarwal
Review of two excellent books authored by @bibekdebroy:
"The Bhagavad Gita for Millennials" and "The Bhagavad Gita - Translation" – source