Bhagavad Gita
eBook - ePub

Bhagavad Gita

Annotated & Explained

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Bhagavad Gita

Annotated & Explained

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

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword by Andrew Harvey
  5. About the Bhagavad Gita
  6. About the Translation and Annotation
  7. 1. The Despondency of Arjuna
  8. 2. The Philosophy of Discrimination: Samkhya Yoga
  9. 3. The Path of Action: Karma Yoga
  10. 4. The Path of Wisdom: Jnana Yoga
  11. 5. The Renunciation of Action
  12. 6. Meditation and Self-Control: Dhyana Yoga
  13. 7. Knowledge and Experience
  14. 8. The Supreme Spirit
  15. 9. The Sovereign Secret
  16. 10. The Divine Manifestations
  17. 11. The Cosmic Vision
  18. 12. The Path of Love: Bhakti Yoga
  19. 13. Matter and Spirit
  20. 14. The Three Qualities
  21. 15. The Lord God
  22. 16. The Divine and Demoniac Civilizations
  23. 17. The Threefold Faith
  24. 18. The Spirit of Renunciation
  25. Notes
  26. Suggested Readings and Resources
  27. List of Special Terms
  28. Credits
  29. About SkyLight Paths
  30. Copyright