The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita By Arnold, Edwin 9781138289673

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Literary studies: classical, e

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Taylor & francis

The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita : Routledge : 9781138289673 : 1138289671 : 07 Feb 2017 : First published in 1909, this book presents an English translation of chapters 25-42 of the Bhishma Parva from the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata ? better known as the Bhagavad-Gita, reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels" of Devanagari literature. The plot consists of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, the Supreme Deity, in a war-chariot prior to a great battle. The conversation that takes place unfolds a philosophical system which remains the prevailing Brahmanic belief, blending the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas. Building on a number of preceding translations, this highly-regarded poetic interpretation provides a major work of literature in an accessible popular form.

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