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Summary: The Lords Gita
Review: This is a great accessable gita for all type of seekers. This translation is written in a very understandable form and flows very well.
It begins every chapter with a short analysis and detailed explanation of Sanskrit terms, spiritual principles and science behind them. It is also a nice size that makes for carrying it around with convenience.
This particular translation is will be appreciated by those open minded spiritual seekers since it is written as more of a spiritual guide than a religious text. Although religious types can also appreciate it.
The wisdom of the Gita is eternal and this one really does it justice.
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Summary: Excellent discussion of ancient wisdom for modern day living
Review: This is an excellent treatment of millenia-old Hindu religious thought for the modern day thinking man. Easwaran begins his discussion with explanations of several terms (such as Karma and Atman)from Vedic literature in easy to understand terms that capture the reader's attention.The main body of the book is of course Lord Krishna's explanation to his life-long friend and champion archer Arjun of life's purpose i.e. Self-Realization (realization that the individual spirit is part of the Universal spirit). However unlike several other books on the same subject, Easwaran has employed an unimitable style and simplicity of presentation that make the book impossible to put down. The book does not have any Sanskrit script nor any transliterations of the original poetry of the Bhagavad Gita (literally "The Lord's Song"). But I heartily recommend it to any reader interested in obtaining an overview of one of India's greatest philosophical works!
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Summary: A Nice Introduction Into The Gita
Review: This poetic translation is easy to read and presents the ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism well. As with most religious books, it is filled with lofty ideals that I find nearly impossible to follow. "Selfless service" is one of them in which a follower of Lord Krishna gives up selfish desire and takes action without trying to reap a reward from those actions. Also, one must be of a calm and balanced mind, not getting angry, and you should be able to treat friend and foe alike. Meditation is very important because by clearing the mind of chatter, you are able to achieve peace with the One and I suppose this helps you to follow lofty ideals and also helps you to avoid rebirth back into our madhouse planet. The book gives you an idea of what these religions are all about.
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Summary: A gracious and precious description of the human condition
Review: This review is being written by one whose life has been deeply moved by Christ Jesus, but who knows only little about yoga or other religions. Eknath Easwaran has succeeded in capturing the essence of life the Bhagavad Gita embraces and continues on to describe who we really are and where our strength lies.
The revelation that we are strangers and aliens in the world, that we are (in the deepest sense) not mortal human beings but eternal spiritual beings and belong to and are one with Him and one another can come only to Arjuna from Krishna.
The reliance on and obedience to this inner voice is Action.
There are many paths, but only one journey.
This is one of the most beautiful descriptions of Jesus Christ I have ever read.
If you live in the world, you would do well to read it.
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Summary: Excellent translation
Review: This translation of the Bhagavad Gita is very personal to me. Being a traditional, strictly vegetarian, ritual-performing hindu, in the USA for nearly ten years now, it has re-awakened my faith in hinduism's spiritual traditions, as well as started clearing away doubts that have crept in over the last decade about my faith, the purpose of life, the right action to take, and so on.
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