| Publisher |
Martino Fine Books |
| Publication Year |
2010 |
| ISBN-13 |
9781578989577 |
| ISBN-10 |
9781578989577 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
126 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
195 |
| Subject |
Hinduism |
2010 Reprint of 1908 edition. The Gita is a small but much loved part of the vast Hindu epic the Mahabarata, a poetic chronicle about two warring groups of cousins. The title means Celestial Song or Song of the Lord. This is a perfect self-help book because it is not scholarly or academic, but remains a source of the most profound wisdom, offering a path to steadiness of mind and joy in one's work that could not be more relevant amid the speed and pressure of life in the 21st century. This translation is by Edwin Arnold, noted scholar and translator
Edwin Arnold
Sir Edwin Arnold was a British poet, journalist, and translator who introduced Eastern literature and philosophy to Western audiences. A Sanskrit scholar and former school inspector in India, he wrote the acclaimed ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879), a poetic account of Buddha’s life. Arnold also translated classical Indian texts, including ‘The Song Celestial’ and ‘The Book of Good Counsels’. He promoted cultural exchange and was knighted for his literary contributions.
Edwin Arnold
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