The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavad Gita - A Commentary for Modern Readers
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (922 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0932040276 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 326 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-31 |
| Language | : | Sanskrit |
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. Each year, he received hundreds of invitations to speak at conferences, colleges, medical groups, and houses of worship around the globe. His message of peace, both individual and universal, has been heard worldwide. A much-loved teacher, well known for his combination of practical wisdom and spiritual insight, he gave his life to the service of humanity,
It is then that the message of the Gita comes to teach us that it is only when we rise above human schemes and calculations and awake to the presence of the indwelling Spirit that we can hope to find the answer to our need.. No political means are adequate to deal with this problem, and many are driven to despair. The Bhagavad Gita tells the story of how Arjuna, the great warrior, is seated in his chariot about to engage in battle, when he sees his own kinsmen and his revered teacher arrayed in battle against him, and feels that he cannot fight. It is then that Krishna, the Cosmic Lord, comes to counsel him. Arjuna represents the human soul seated in the chariot of the body and Krishna is the inner Spirit, the God within, who is there to consel him. Today we see humanity divided against itself and threatened with nuclear war and mutual destruction
"Excellent and easily understood translation of the Gita" according to Jay Mehta. The Gita can be read very easily without much understanding. This translation and commentary is relatively easy to understand. Its lessons can be incorporated into daily life. It is also reassuring that the interpretation is coming from a swami. Swami Satchidananda uses simple examples from life to clarify even the most obscure sentences in this text. BUY THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE A SEEKER!.
All popular English editions of the Gita must now take a backseat to this exquisite new edition. Just as the many great yogis of the past bequeathed commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita to the people of India, Swami Satchidananda, who is a master of communicating the way of yoga with western words and images, has finally done the same for us. -- Meditation Magazine