The Bhagavad Gita /
The Bhagavad Gita / introduced & translated by Eknath Easwaran. - 2nd ed. - 294 pages ; 21 cm. - Classics of Indian spirituality. . - Classics of Indian spirituality. .
Previously published: ©1985. Includes 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.
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.
9781586380199 1586380192
2006934966
Bhagavadgītā.
Hinduism--Sacred books.
BL1138.62 / .E5 2007b BL1138.62 / .E5 2007b
294.5/92404521
Previously published: ©1985. Includes 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.
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.
9781586380199 1586380192
2006934966
Bhagavadgītā.
Hinduism--Sacred books.
BL1138.62 / .E5 2007b BL1138.62 / .E5 2007b
294.5/92404521