Swami Swarupananda Livres

This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata, in the sixth-or "Bhishma"-Parva of the great Hindu epic. It enjoys immense popularity and authority in India, where it is reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels," -pancharatnani- of Devanagiri literature. In plain but noble language it unfolds a philosophical system which remains to this day the prevailing Brahmanic belief, blending as it does the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas.

Featuring three distinct translations, this omnibus edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the Bhagavad Gita. Each translation—by Swami Swarupananda, Mohandas K. Gandhi, and Sir Edwin Arnold—provides unique insights into this revered text, enriching the reader’s understanding of its philosophical and spiritual teachings. The diverse interpretations invite deeper reflection on the Gita's timeless messages.

The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as simply the Gita, is a 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata With text, Word-for-word Translation, English Rendering, Comments and Index It gives a taste for the study and interpretation of Holy Sanskrit literature