In the Bhagavad Gita, Prince Arjuna asks direct, uncompromising questions of his spiritual guide on the eve of a great battle.
In this best-selling and expanded edition of the most famous -- and popular -- of Indian scriptures, Eknath Easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key concepts of Hindu religious thought and the technical vocabulary of yoga.
Chapter introductions, notes, and a glossary help readers understand the book's message. Most importantly, this translation uses simple, clear language to impart the poetry, universality, and timelessness of the Gita's teachings.
Foreword: The Classics of Indian Spirituality
Introduction: The Bhagavad Gita
Chapter 6. The Practice of Meditation
Chapter 7. Wisdom from Realization
Chapter 13. The Field & the Knower
Chapter 14. The Forces of Evolution
Chapter 17. The Power of Faith
Chapter 18. Freedom & Renunciation