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Summary: Perhaps the best Dhammapada translation in English
Review: Although difficult to find, S. Radhakrishnan's edition of the DHAMMAPADA is in my opinion the best version in print in English.Out of several thousand Buddhist scriptures, the DHAMMAPADA is perhaps the only one which contains the actual words of the Buddha. Divided into twenty six chapters, the DHAMMAPADA is a collection of 423 verses. These verses are succinct doses of the Buddha's wisdom and moral philosopy. Here the original Pali of each verse is given, followed by the English translation and S. Radhakrisnan's commentary. Radhakrishnan is a masterful commentator. He cross-references many of the verses with other Buddhist scriptures and compares and contrasts with other religions of the world, leading to some surprising insights. His translation is scholarly but readable. Although not as handy as the pocket rendering by Thomas Byrom, S. Radhakrishnan's combination of accurate translation, original-language text, and thought-provoking commentary makes this *the* Dhammapada in English.
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Summary: Disappointment
Review: Mr. Radhakrishan's intepretation of Dhammapada and Buddhism in general is twisted. He insist against basic Buddhist teachings many things for instance that there are permanent self and that
there are universal spirit. Radhakrisnan's view of Buddhism is colored by his own religion- Hinduism. Although some comments of verses are insightful the book confuses Buddhist reader more than makes him more understading about Buddha's teachings. I can not recommend this version of Dhammapada.
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