The Bhagavad Gita

Name: The Bhagavad Gita
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SKU: 9780140447903
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The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual and philosophical dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. Set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, it delves into profound teachings about duty, righteousness, and the nature of the self. Through their conversation, Krishna provides Arjuna with guidance on how to face his dilemmas and understand life's greater truths.
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The Bhagavad Gita

Recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, the manifestation of God. This book sets out the lessons Arjuna must learn to change the outcome of the war he is to fight, and culminates in Krishna revealing to the warrior his true cosmic form, counselling him to search for the universal perfection of life.

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The Bhagavad Gita is a new translation of one of the central texts of Sanskrit, offering a fresh perspective on its timeless teachings.

This early epic poem recounts the conversation between Arjuna, the warrior, and his charioteer Krishna, the manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, the dialogue sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to change the outcome of the war he is to fight.

The dialogue culminates in Krishna revealing his true cosmic form to Arjuna, counselling him to search for the universal perfection of life. The teachings range from instructions on yoga postures to dense moral discussions, making the Gita one of the most important Hindu texts.

Beyond its religious significance, The Bhagavad Gita serves as a practical guide to living well, providing wisdom and insights that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140447903

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Laurie L. Patton

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 288

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Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Laurie L. Patton, is Winship Distinguished Research Professor and Chairperson (1996). She earned her B.A. from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. For several years during the last two decades she has made her Indian home in Pune, Maharashtra. Her scholarly interests are in the interpretation of early Indian ritual and narrative, comparative mythology, literary theory in the study of religion, and women and Hinduism in contemporary India. Laurie L. Patton, Winship Distinguished Research Professor and Chairperson (1996). She earned her B.A. from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. For several years during the last two decades she has made her Indian home in Pune, Maharashtra. Her scholarly interests are in the interpretation of early Indian ritual and narrative, comparative mythology, literary theory in the study of religion, and women and Hinduism in contemporary India.