The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (the Essential Wisdom Library)
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The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (the Essential Wisdom Library)The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita's complex ideas, so that a first time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic.

The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita's complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work.

Part of the Mahabharata, the Gita is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Its verses contain some of the key ideas of Hindu philosophy--Dharma, Moksha, and various yogic practices. Originally written well over a thousand years ago, the Gita has proven to be a timeless source of wisdom, inspiring philosophers and revolutionaries alike in the millennia since it was written.

In addition to the retelling of the text, this edition includes a character list, a glossary of important terms, and chapters exploring the back-story from the Mahabharata and the impact and meaning of the Bhagavad Gita itself. The Bhagavad Gita is an approachable way for today's readers to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials
Published: 06/11/2019
ISBN: 9781250204714
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/01/2019
Library Journal 06/01/2019 pg. 121
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