The Bhagavad Gita or The Lord's Song (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162771809)

The Bhagavad Gita or The Lord's Song is a religious and philosophical text that is considered one of the most important works in Hindu literature. Written in Sanskrit, it is a part of the epic Mahabharata and is believed to have been composed between the fifth and second centuries BCE.The book is a conversation between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer, Lord Krishna, who is an incarnation of the god Vishnu. Arjuna is about to go to war against his own family and is overcome with doubt and despair. Lord Krishna counsels him on the nature of duty, morality, and the ultimate goal of life, which is to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and death.The Bhagavad Gita is a complex and multi-layered text that deals with a wide range of philosophical and spiritual ideas, including karma, dharma, yoga, and the nature of the self. It is revered by Hindus as a sacred scripture and has been the subject of numerous commentaries and interpretations over the centuries.This particular edition of The Bhagavad Gita or The Lord's Song is translated and annotated by Annie Besant, a prominent British theosophist and social reformer who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. Her translation is highly regarded for its clarity and accessibility, and her annotations provide valuable insights into the text's meaning and significance.1939. Dr. Besant�������s, Founder/President of the Theosophical Society, translation of the Bhagavad Gita is esteemed for its beauty of language, its clarity of expression, and its close adherence to the original Sanskrit. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Annie Besant
ISBN-10: 1162771801
ISBN-13: 9781162771809
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d