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The Bhagavad Gita

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Bhagavad Gita
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stephen Mitchell
Translated by Stephen Mitchell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreOriental and Indian philosophy
Hinduism
Sacred texts
ISBN/Barcode 9780712604383
ClassificationsDewey:294.592404521
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint Rider & Co
Publication Date 2 November 2000
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A major new translation of one of the world's most widely read sacred texts The Bhagavad Gita, or 'Song of the Spirit', is the best known book of India's national epic The Mahabharata. Based on a dialogue between Bhagavan Krishna and Prince Arjuna on the eve of a great battle, it is held to be the essence of Hindu spirituality, sacred literature and yoga, as well as exploring the great universal themes of courage, honour, death, love, virtue and fulfilment. Of interest to the large number of contemporary spiritual seekers - of any faith and none - who want to read the world's most important sacred texts, and to learn from their wisdom. Also useful for scholars of Vedic literature and students.

Author Biography

Stephen Mitchell (Author, Translator) Katie's co-author, Stephen Mitchell, is the author of many bestselling works including Tao Te Ching, The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, Gilgamesh, The Gospel According to Jesus, The Book of Job, The Second Book of the Tao, The Iliad, and The Odyssey. He lives with his wife in Berkeley, California.