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Illustrated Bhagavad Gita : A New Translation with Commentary by Ranchor Prime (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBES Publishing

ISBN-100764122231

ISBN-139780764122231

eBay Product ID (ePID)2391589

Product Key Features

Book TitleIllustrated Bhagavad Gita : a New Translation with Commentary

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHinduism / General, Hinduism / Sacred Writings

Publication Year2003

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion

AuthorRanchor Prime

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2001-097846

Reviews_Ranchor Prime_s translation of the Gita sings. _ he brings this vital Hindu text to life for Western audiences. Bright, vivid photographs and paintings on every page make the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna seem even more relevant to real lives. _ The Illustrated Bhagavad Gita may be the best English edition of the Gita for enticing customers to take a dip into a dazzling river of divine knowledge._ —New Age Retailer, July/August 2003, Ranchor Prime’s translation of the Gita sings. … he brings this vital Hindu text to life for Western audiences. Bright, vivid photographs and paintings on every page make the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna seem even more relevant to real lives. … The Illustrated Bhagavad Gita may be the best English edition of the Gita for enticing customers to take a dip into a dazzling river of divine knowledge.” —New Age Retailer, July/August 2003

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal294.5/924047

SynopsisTheBhagavad Gitais the single greatest theological and philosophical text to come out of ancient India. It addresses life’s most difficult dilemmas, such as how to deal with adversity and how to find peace of mind while living in a tumultuous world. This brand new translation into English is unique in that it complements the text’s ancient wisdom with inspirational illustrations. Translator Ranchor Prime has transformed an often obscure original text into language that retains theBhagavad Gita’spoetry, yet is clear and easy to understand for today’s readers. His commentaries explain concepts of Hindu philosophy, for instance, karma and reincarnation, which are fundamental to the reader’s overall understanding. TheBhagavad Gitais arranged as a conversation consisting of questions and answers between God—or Krishna—and the human soul, represented by Arjuna. This translation presents all 700 verses of the original text, divided into 18 chapters, and taking the form of 140 daily meditations. The book also includes a glossary of Hindu terms and an index. Approximately 120 beautiful color illustrations capture the spirit of this holy text., The Bhagavad Gita is the single greatest theological and philosophical text to come out of ancient India. It addresses life's most difficult dilemmas, such as how to deal with adversity and how to find peace of mind while living in a tumultuous world. This brand new translation into English is unique in that it complements the text's ancient wisdom with inspirational illustrations. Translator Ranchor Prime has transformed an often obscure original text into language that retains the Bhagavad Gita's poetry, yet is clear and easy to understand for today's readers. His commentaries explain concepts of Hindu philosophy, for instance, karma and reincarnation, which are fundamental to the reader's overall understanding. The Bhagavad Gita is arranged as a conversation consisting of questions and answers between God--or Krishna--and the human soul, represented by Arjuna. This translation presents all 700 verses of the original text, divided into 18 chapters, and taking the form of 140 daily meditations. The book also includes a glossary of Hindu terms and an index. Approximately 120 beautiful color illustrations capture the spirit of this holy text.

LC Classification NumberBL1138.62.E5P75 2003