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The Bhagavad Gita

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Nilgiri Press, 2007 - Religion - 294 pages
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 criptures, Eknath Easwaran contextualizesthe 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.
  

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User Review  - Donna - Goodreads

I enjoyed my first reading of The Bhagavad Gita so much that I am now reading another translation. I first read the "translation" by Stephen Mitchell - loved it. This one by Eknath Easwaran seems to ... Read full review

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The BEST scripture I have EVER read! It is philosophy and poetry in one. It's straightforward and enlightening. It's easy to understand and flows beautifully. It offers something for everyone, no ... Read full review

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Contents

Foreword
7
Introduction
13
The War Within
71
SelfRealization
83
Selfless Service
99
Wisdom in Action
111
Renounce Rejoice
123
The Practice of Meditation
133
The Cosmic Vision
191
The Way of Love
203
The Field the Knower
211
The Forces of Evolution
221
The Supreme Self
229
Two Paths
235
The Power of Faith
243
Freedom Renunciation
251

Wisdom from Realization
147
The Eternal Godhead
157
The Royal Path
169
Divine Splendor
179
Notes
267
Glossary
277
Index
289
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action ancient Arjuna Atman awareness battle Bhagavad Gita Bhishma birth body born Brahman chapter consciousness cosmic cosmos creation creature death deluded demonic describe devas devotion dharma Dhritarashtra disciplines divine duality Duryodhana dwells Eknath Easwaran energy eternal evil faith field fire forces Gītā give Godhead gods gunas heart Hindu human ignorance immortal Indian jnana karma yoga kind knower knowledge Krishna Krishna says life’s live Lord Mahabharata maya means mind mystical nature offer one’s Pāndava path peace person philosophy pleasure and pain practice of meditation prakriti Purusha rajas rajasic reality realize rebirth renounce renunciation sacrifice sages samadhi sanjaya Sankhya sannyasa Sanskrit sattva sattvic scriptures self-control Self-realization self-will selfish attachments selfish desire selfless service sense objects Shiva shraddha soul spiritual wisdom Sri Krishna supreme goal tamas tamasic tells Arjuna things thought three gunas translated unity Upanishads Vedas verse vijnana Vishnu warrior wise word worship yogi Yudhishthira yugas

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Course Syllabus – Spring Semester 2006
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About the author (2007)

Easwaran is the founder of the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation in Tomales, CA. He was born in India and came to the U.S. as a Fulbright Scholar. He has been a teacher and lecturer for over 20 years.

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TitleThe Bhagavad Gita
The classics of Indian spirituality
Translated byEknath Easwaran
Edition2
PublisherNilgiri Press, 2007
ISBN1586380230, 9781586380236
Length294 pages
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Religion / Hinduism / Sacred Writings
  
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