The eighteen chapters of The Bhagavad Gita (c. 500 b.c.), the glory of Sanskrit literature, encompass the whole spiritual struggle of a human soul. Its three central themes—love, light, and life—arise from the symphonic vision of God in all things and of all things in God.
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The eighteen chapters of The Bhagavad Gita (c. 500 b.c.), the glory of Sanskrit literature, encompass the whole spiritual struggle of a human soul. Its three central themes—love, light, and life—arise from the symphonic vision of God in all things and of all things in God.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The Bhagavad Gita
288
The Bhagavad Gita
288
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140447903 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 10/28/2008 |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Sales rank: | 271,455 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
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