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I feel absolutely blessed and lucky to have the chance to experience a book such as the Gita in my lifetime. How lucky are we to even have access to such knowledge and power. If only more people read and applied the principles of dharma in their daily lives…
I have been rereading pages up to three times in an attempt to digest this book. I have a new found respect for my friend that follows these teachings.
Bhagavad Gita is absolutely amazing. Of course what else can I say about a holy text? Maybe i'll better talk about the translator Juan Mascaro's work.
The introduction that Mascaro wrote is very spiritual and poetical itself, I wish all introductions were like that. I instantly liked the man and knew his translation will be accessible to me. I once tried reading another version of Gita, the one by Krishna Consciousness foundation. Maybe because I am not a Krishna devotee, maybe for other reasons, I just could not engage in the text. But reading the Penguin version - reading it like a poem - had a tremendous effect on me. I feel much more in harmony and peace, who could believe that...
I think Mascaro's friendly and simple attitude really helps to put oneself in the right mood and be open for the beauty of words to fill you with light.
The introduction that Mascaro wrote is very spiritual and poetical itself, I wish all introductions were like that. I instantly liked the man and knew his translation will be accessible to me. I once tried reading another version of Gita, the one by Krishna Consciousness foundation. Maybe because I am not a Krishna devotee, maybe for other reasons, I just could not engage in the text. But reading the Penguin version - reading it like a poem - had a tremendous effect on me. I feel much more in harmony and peace, who could believe that...
I think Mascaro's friendly and simple attitude really helps to put oneself in the right mood and be open for the beauty of words to fill you with light.
My favorite translation and commentary of the Gita. Eknath's writing and viewpoints are very familiar and contemporary. Makes the Gita (and other spiritual classics he has covered) modern and inviting.
reflective
medium-paced
Even if you're not a Hindu, this is an interesting read.
A conversation between Lord Krisna and Prince Arjuna, son of King Duryodhana, as they wait for battle on the Field of Law or Righteousness against the forces of evil. Arjuna is concerned that he is wrong to slay the enemy even in pursuit of a righteous duty. So he asks the God Krisna a number of questions about ethics, about action and inaction, about renunciation. Krishna responds by revealing Himself in a variety of guises, and by explaining the Brahma; the perfection of union with Himself; the reality of the Soul within the Body; the process of reincarnation; and especially the Three Moods: Goodness, Fieryness, and Darkness. All action or renunciation of action come from these Moods.
I finished the actual Bhagavad Gita part. No way in hell am I reading allat other stuff.