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The Bhagavad-gita is universally renowned as the jewel of India's spiritual wisdom. Spoken by Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead to His intimate disciple Arjuna, the Gita's seven hundred concise verses provide a definitive guide to the science of self realization. No other philosophical or religious work reveals, in such a lucid and profound way, the nature of consciousness, the self, the universe and the Supreme. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present this English translation and commentary on Bhagavad-gita. He is the world's foremost Vedic scholar and teacher, and he is also the current representative of an unbroken chain of fully self-realized spiritual masters begining with Lord Krishna Himself. Thus, unlike other editions of the Gita, this one is presented as it is--without the slightest taint of adulteration or personal motivation. This edition is certain to stimulate and enlighten with its ancient yet thoroughly timely message.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a brilliant tour de force of spiritual realisation. Brightly illuminating the deepest meanings of the text, and making it very clear what Krishna was saying when he first spoke the Gita to Arjuna, Prabhupada takes us by the hand and leads us to realms of unlimited bliss. The evidence speaks for itself. Prabhupada himself said that before he presented this translation and commentary there were over fifty English versions of the Gita available in the West, and not a single person had become God conscious as a result of reading them - the essential aim of the Gita. However, when his book appeared it started a worldwide movement of people who dedicated their lives to God. The movement is still growing as thousands of people discover these wonderful teachinsg each year, transforming their lives into a dynamic spiritual quest for the absolute. Every day I study this book and am amazed by the ever deeper levels of transcendental knowledge it contains. It is my manual for sanity and happiness. Whenever things are difficult, a dip into the pages of Prabhupada's Gita will throw everything into its proper perspective. If I were to be cast away on some desert island with just one book, this would be the one. It is a veritable treasure chest of knowledge, or, as the Vedas themselves say, a desire tree that can fulfil your every wish. Buy it today.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After trawling through many copies and translations of the Gita, i eventually stumbled upon this, and needless to say it's been a long time coming. This version of the Gita, supposedly as it is, is the best version i have found, not just in terms of it's readability, but it's ease of understanding.
It comes in both english and sanskrit with roman transliteration to assits with pronunciation, which proves extremely useful in helping to understand the text and allows you to appreciate the flow and delivery of the text, and purports after each verse help to build an image of the proceedings of the battle while giving key historical references that help your understanding of the Gita.
The translation is somewhat literal and lacks an aspect of poetry, but the meanings are clear and easy to appreciate and this version clearly deserves 5 stars.
There is also a very useful glossary in the back to help you understanding of the terms used in the Gita and some of the historical references. It is well worth looking up some of these references as there are striking similarities in some scientific findings and the hindu mythology.
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Spoken over 5000 years ago this book has been translated many times over. This version however is as-it-is. Its an amazing piece of work by the editor and a must for all.
After reading the Gita every other book seems mundane. You just seem to want more and more from the author. Bhagavad Gita is great but this author really tells us in simple and straight forward language. He seems to be selfless and very sincere in his writing. I have read it once and am on my second round. And I find something new each time. I can see myself reading this book all my life again and again. Sometimes when I need an answer its in this book. And I feel more spiritual and happier too. There are so many books out there which claim to do so much, to help make us happy and understand ourselves, life etc. But this book offers the reader everything. With so much going on in the world..so many changes, terrorism, crime, depression etc.. this book really opens your eyes into what is going on and how we can stay afloat of such problems we may face and anxieties we may have. It helps us understand how to live in this world, accepting challenges we face and accepting our position / role in life. It helps us challenge and face lifes problems yet shows us how to not get entangled in these problems. It teaches us the essence of Yoga and meditation. The meaning of devotion, who we are, who is God, our relationship with each other and our relationship with God. It has done so much for me personally and has helped my family too. And as a book read widely throughout the world I am sure it has helped millions of others. I can go on and on talking about how great this book is. ANd not just about how it has helped me and how much I like it but I can go on discussing the phylisophy and book itself. WOW. Go ahead and try this book.
Here is a breakdown of all the chapters.
1: Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra
2: Contents of the Gita Summarized
3: Karma-yoga
4: Transcendental Knowledge
5: Karma-yoga - Action in Krsna Consciousness
6: Sankhya-yoga
7: Knowledge of the Absolute
8: Attaining the Supreme
9: The Most Confidential Knowledge
10:The Opulence of the Absolute
11:The Universal Form
12:Devotional Service
13:Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
14:The Three Modes Of Material Nature
15:The Yoga of the Supreme Person
16:The Divine And Demoniac Natures
17:The Divisions of Faith
18:Conclusion--The Perfection of Renunciation
After buying this book I looked into other books from this author. All looked very interesting so I went and purchased them all including the 18 Volume Srimad Bhagavatam which is a great epic. Anyway, I would recommend you look into all of these books but start off by reading the Gita. I heard the editor wrote over 70 books in 11 years. Amazing work and such a great service to humanty. I hope you enjoy reading this masterpiece.
After reading the Gita every other book seems mundane. You just seem to want more and more from the author. Bhagavad Gita is great but this author really tells us in simple and straight forward language. He seems to be selfless and very sincere in his writing. I have read it once and am on my second round. And I find something new each time. I can see myself reading this book all my life again and again. Sometimes when I need an answer its in this book. And I feel more spiritual and happier too. There are so many books out there which claim to do so much, to help make us happy and understand ourselves, life etc. But this book offers the reader everything. With so much going on in the world..so many changes, terrorism, crime, depression etc.. this book really opens your eyes into what is going on and how we can stay afloat of such problems we may face and anxieties we may have. It helps us understand how to live in this world, accepting challenges we face and accepting our position / role in life. It helps us challenge and face lifes problems yet shows us how to not get entangled in these problems. It teaches us the essence of Yoga and meditation. The meaning of devotion, who we are, who is God, our relationship with each other and our relationship with God. It has done so much for me personally and has helped my family too. And as a book read widely throughout the world I am sure it has helped millions of others. I can go on and on talking about how great this book is. ANd not just about how it has helped me and how much I like it but I can go on discussing the phylisophy and book itself. WOW. Go ahead and try this book.
Here is a breakdown of all the chapters.
1: Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra
2: Contents of the Gita Summarized
3: Karma-yoga
4: Transcendental Knowledge
5: Karma-yoga - Action in Krsna Consciousness
6: Sankhya-yoga
7: Knowledge of the Absolute
8: Attaining the Supreme
9: The Most Confidential Knowledge
10:The Opulence of the Absolute
11:The Universal Form
12:Devotional Service
13:Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness
14:The Three Modes Of Material Nature
15:The Yoga of the Supreme Person
16:The Divine And Demoniac Natures
17:The Divisions of Faith
18:Conclusion--The Perfection of Renunciation
After buying this book I looked into other books from this author. All looked very interesting so I went and purchased them all including the 18 Volume Srimad Bhagavatam which is a great epic. Anyway, I would recommend you look into all of these books but start off by reading the Gita. I heard the editor wrote over 70 books in 11 years. Amazing work and such a great service to humanty. I hope you enjoy reading this masterpiece.
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