Two friends have a conversation at the outset of an epic war. One of them, Arjuna, is sad and confused in the face of imminent doom; the other, Krishna, decides to cheer him up and clear his doubts. Through the course of their battlefield dialogue Krishna assumes the role of a mentor and inspires Arjuna, teaching him the timeless wisdom of the 'Bhagavad-Gita'. The Easy Bhagavad-Gita is so exceedingly easy that a 5000 year-old discourse feels intimate, accessible, and contemporary. And it is a great place to start if one wants to know about India's grand heritage, religion, art, culture, philosophy, and spirituality.
Two friends have a conversation at the outset of an epic war. One of them, Arjuna, is sad and confused in the face of imminent doom; the other, Krishna, decides to cheer him up and clear his doubts. Through the course of their dialogue, while inspiring Arjuna to do his work, Krishna assumes the role of a mentor and imparts the timeless wisdom that is called the Bhagavad-Gita. For someone who wants to know about India's grand heritage, religious traditions, philosophy, and spirituality, the Bhagavad-Gita is a good place to start. "Simple, articulate and accessible, The New Bhagavad-Gita takes a unique approach to present a modern translation of this ancient text." N. R. NARAYANA MURTHY Founder-Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Ltd. "The New Bhagavad Gita is indeed new, because it presents the eternal truth in modern language, so everyone can understand and learn from it." Dr. L. SUBRAMANIAM Violin Maestro and Composer "The New Bhagavad-Gita can be read through or opened to any page to receive your enlightening message for the day." PATRICIA SMITH Founder, Peace X Peace and Editor, Sixty Years, Sixty Voices "The new English version by Koti and Hari will gain international recognition in Century 21." GABRIEL MINDER, PhD Member, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences "...a welcome addition to the literature on Bhagavad-Gita." M. G. PRASAD, PhD Board Member, Hindu University of America "As a complete neophyte I read this translation of the Gita with great interest. It allowed me to access Indian philosophy and to get inspiration to more reading." BALAZS SZELESS Formerly Mechanical Engineer, CERN "If you thought Eastern philosophy was abstruse and tedious, prepare yourself for a delightful surprise. In this translation of the holiest of Hindu works, the authors present the most profound spiritual insights in a lucid, lively, and accessible language, while their helpful and witty asides help the reader navigate the text without ever feeling swamped. Scholars and laymen alike are in for a treat." CHANDRA SHEKHAR, PhD Science Writer "The translation is admirably readable and I hope it will bring many people closer to the profundity of India's ancient traditions." ARUN PRASAD Engineering Student, Stanford University
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