
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
An ancient classic that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.
Millions of people turn daily to India's most beloved holy book, the Bhagavad Gita ("Song of the Lord"), to instruct their spiritual practice. A Hindu classic, it has universal appeal for people of all faith traditions who turn to its inspirational support in the struggles of life, its consolation in times of grief, and its deeply moving promise of God's love and guidance.
Composed in Sanskrit verse thousands of years ago, this timeless text tells the story of a distraught warrior on the verge of battle and the compassionate counsel he receives from Krishna—God in human form. In just seven hundred lines, the Gita presents concise teachings on such topics as the immortality of the soul, meditation and yoga, worship and sacrifice, the ideal of selfless action, and the oneness of all life in the Divine.
Now you can read and understand the Gita with no previous knowledge of Hinduism required.
This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms; shares the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers; and addresses questions such as the inner meaning of India's caste system and why this sublime discourse on inner peace is set against the background of a violent civil war.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword by Andrew Harvey
- About the Bhagavad Gita
- About the Translation and Annotation
- 1. The Despondency of Arjuna
- 2. The Philosophy of Discrimination: Samkhya Yoga
- 3. The Path of Action: Karma Yoga
- 4. The Path of Wisdom: Jnana Yoga
- 5. The Renunciation of Action
- 6. Meditation and Self-Control: Dhyana Yoga
- 7. Knowledge and Experience
- 8. The Supreme Spirit
- 9. The Sovereign Secret
- 10. The Divine Manifestations
- 11. The Cosmic Vision
- 12. The Path of Love: Bhakti Yoga
- 13. Matter and Spirit
- 14. The Three Qualities
- 15. The Lord God
- 16. The Divine and Demoniac Civilizations
- 17. The Threefold Faith
- 18. The Spirit of Renunciation
- Notes
- Suggested Readings and Resources
- List of Special Terms
- Credits
- About SkyLight Paths
- Copyright