Sutton, Nicholas
The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781683837336
- author:
- Sutton, Nicholas
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Palace Publishing Group, LP
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Health, Treatments & Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide by Nicholas Sutton offers a comprehensive guide to this sacred Hindu scripture. This authoritative yet accessible introduction explores the philosophy, religious context, and contemporary significance of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most celebrated texts in the Hindu world. Through a lucid chapter-by-chapter analysis, Sutton unpacks the principal ideas pursued in the teachings of the Gita, drawing on three influential traditional commentaries. The book provides a scholarly yet sensitive exploration of key Sanskrit terms and reflects on the relevance of the Gita's teachings to the modern world. Suitable for students of all backgrounds, this book presents an engaging and readily comprehensible introduction to Hindu Studies, without compromising scholarly rigour.