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Book SynopsisThis simple beautiful translation by Shri Purohit Swami and the wonderful annotations by Kendra Crossen Burroughs make this the very best Gita for first-time readers as well as any who want to absorb its extraordinary message: taste the divine waters herein and you might never thirst again. In the BHAGAVAD GITA those who long to know how to fight wisely for the future will find a handbook of spiritual warrior-hood and divine realisation that will constantly inspire and ennoble them.. The message of the Gita is one of perfect spiritual balance. Now you can read the Gita with no previous knowledge of Hinduism required. Insightful yet unobtrusive commentary introduces readers to the characters; explains all the references and philosophical terms; shares the interpretations of famous spiritual leaders and scholars and provides inspiration. Part of the Skylight Illuminations series
Table of ContentsForeword by Andrew Harvey ix About the Bhagavad Gita xv About the Translation and Annotation xxi 1. The Despondency of Arjuna 2 2. The Philosophy of Discrimination: Samkhya Yoga 10 3. The Path of Action: Karma Yoga 24 4. The Path of Wisdom: Jnana Yoga 32 5. The Renunciation of Action 42 6. Meditation and Self-Control: Dhyana Yoga 48 7. Knowledge and Experience 58 8. The Supreme Spirit 64 9. The Sovereign Secret 70 10. The Divine Manifestations 78 11. The Cosmic Vision 86 12. The Path of Love: Bhakti Yoga 98 13. Matter and Spirit 104 14. The Three Qualities 112 15. The Lord God 118 16. The Divine and Demoniac Civilizations 124 17. The Threefold Faith 130 18. The Spirit of Renunciation 136 Notes 152 Suggested Readings and Resources 159 List of Special Terms 163 Credits 165
