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The Bhagavad Gita

The Original Sanskrit and An English Translation

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This edition of the Bhagavad Gita offers an unparalleled clarity and fidelity, allowing the text's profound beauty to shine. It features an informative introduction, the critical Sanskrit text from the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, an accurate English translation, a comprehensive glossary, and a thorough index. Readers are about to engage with one of the most significant works in history, a spiritual cornerstone of Hinduism recited for two millennia. This literary masterpiece is central to a grand epic that explores themes of war, peace, honor, and betrayal, providing timeless insights into the human experience. The text reveals Arjuna's awe as he witnesses the divine form of Krishna, encompassing the universe in its infinite diversity. He sees all the gods, sages, and celestial beings within Krishna's cosmic body, which stretches endlessly and radiates immense power. This vision evokes a sense of reverence and fear, as Arjuna acknowledges Krishna as the supreme spirit and eternal guardian of the universe. This luminous translation breathes life into the Gita in a Western language, merging accuracy with accessibility. In today's troubled times, the message of this sacred scripture is more crucial than ever. Martin Fosse, the translator, brings extensive academic expertise to this work, having lectured on Sanskrit, Pali, and Hinduism at various prestigious institutions.

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The Bhagavad Gita, Lars Fosse

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Titel
The Bhagavad Gita
Untertitel
The Original Sanskrit and An English Translation
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Lars Fosse
Erscheinungsdatum
2007
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
224
ISBN10
0971646678
ISBN13
9780971646674
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Schlagwörter
Beschreibung
This edition of the Bhagavad Gita offers an unparalleled clarity and fidelity, allowing the text's profound beauty to shine. It features an informative introduction, the critical Sanskrit text from the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, an accurate English translation, a comprehensive glossary, and a thorough index. Readers are about to engage with one of the most significant works in history, a spiritual cornerstone of Hinduism recited for two millennia. This literary masterpiece is central to a grand epic that explores themes of war, peace, honor, and betrayal, providing timeless insights into the human experience. The text reveals Arjuna's awe as he witnesses the divine form of Krishna, encompassing the universe in its infinite diversity. He sees all the gods, sages, and celestial beings within Krishna's cosmic body, which stretches endlessly and radiates immense power. This vision evokes a sense of reverence and fear, as Arjuna acknowledges Krishna as the supreme spirit and eternal guardian of the universe. This luminous translation breathes life into the Gita in a Western language, merging accuracy with accessibility. In today's troubled times, the message of this sacred scripture is more crucial than ever. Martin Fosse, the translator, brings extensive academic expertise to this work, having lectured on Sanskrit, Pali, and Hinduism at various prestigious institutions.