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The Bhagavad Gita

3.97 AVERAGE

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This was a good translation of the Gita, however I do think my favorite translation may be the first one I read which was the Bhagavad Gita, As It Is. Overall though, the only complain I have is that the summary appears before the text of the gita, so if I flip through the chapters I am first presented with the translator's notes and not the actual text of the Gita. Overall though, this was a fine edition to give a read, and I did appreciate the flowing story that is present in each chapter as opposed to other versions I have read where there is a great divide between verses and chapters.
challenging inspiring mysterious fast-paced

Not really a book you can give a star rating to, as a spiritual exploration of the concepts of dharma, reincarnation and ethical behaviour. I'm glad I have read it through now, especially as I've been teaching students about Hinduism for several years!

Always funny trying to come up with a rating for ancient religious/philosophical texts. Profound. 

Need to read it again
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