Hindu Philosophy: The Bhagavad Gita or The Sacred Lay by John Davies is a comprehensive guide to one of the most important texts in Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred scripture that is considered to be a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, a warrior prince, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The book is divided into 18 chapters and contains over 700 verses that cover a range of topics including karma, dharma, yoga, and self-realization.In this book, John Davies provides a detailed analysis of the Bhagavad ...
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Hindu Philosophy: The Bhagavad Gita or The Sacred Lay by John Davies is a comprehensive guide to one of the most important texts in Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred scripture that is considered to be a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, a warrior prince, on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The book is divided into 18 chapters and contains over 700 verses that cover a range of topics including karma, dharma, yoga, and self-realization.In this book, John Davies provides a detailed analysis of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring its historical and cultural context, as well as its philosophical and spiritual teachings. He examines the key themes and concepts of the text, and offers insights into its relevance for contemporary readers. The book also includes a translation of the Bhagavad Gita, along with commentary and notes that help to clarify its meaning and significance.Overall, Hindu Philosophy: The Bhagavad Gita or The Sacred Lay is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. It is accessible to both scholars and general readers, and provides a rich and illuminating exploration of one of the most important texts in world literature.1882. The Bhagavad Gita permanently resides on the list of the greatest spiritual books of all time. The scene of this poem is a battlefield with the prince Arjuna pitted against his own family, but no sooner does the poem begin than the action reverts inward. Krishna, Arjuna's avatar and spiritual guide, points the way to the supreme wisdom and perfect freedom that lie within everyone's reach.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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