Easwaran, Eknath
The Bhagavad Gita (Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781586381301
- author:
- Easwaran, Eknath
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Nilgiri Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 20.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.91 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Eastern
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Bhagavad Gita is a profound and universal text that explores the nature of the self and the path to inner peace. Eknath Easwaran's translation brings the ancient wisdom of the Hindu scriptures to life, making it accessible to readers from all backgrounds. In this edition, Easwaran's 55-page introduction provides historical context and clarity on the teachings of the Gita, while chapter introductions and notes explain key concepts and Sanskrit terms. The result is a reliable and readable translation that conveys the timeless relevance of the Gita's teachings. This translation is the work of a gifted teacher and authority on Indian classics and world mysticism, who brings a deep understanding of the subject to the page. The Gita itself is a dialogue between two figures, but its subject is the inner struggle that we all face, and the path to self-mastery that leads to a life of purpose and fulfillment.