Book description
Sanskrit text in English translation, with notes,commentary, and introductory essay by author. Helps those who seek to understand Hinduism. A classic.
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My mother introduced me to the Bhagavad Gita at a young age, but this particular translation and commentary was my most recent read.
One of my favorite concepts is the idea that our lives are moral battlegrounds for self-betterment and that our soul reincarnates through various lives to improve upon itself; and of course, karma yoga (the theory of karma), which is intrinsically linked with the concept of reincarnation.
I find it difficult to speak further about this book because I really cannot do the Gita or its themes justice in my own words. Those interested should try it…
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