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In confronting these tension, they provide an outline of the most troubling questions in the field and offer a variety of responses to them.

The book explores the concept of myth and its role in shaping arguments and beliefs. It delves into how myths influence cultural narratives and personal perspectives, examining the intersection of storytelling and persuasion. Through various examples, it highlights the power of myth in communication and its impact on societal values. The work encourages readers to reflect on the myths that inform their understanding of the world and engage critically with the arguments they encounter.

The Bhagavad Gita is an early epic poem that recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, the manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, the dialogue sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to change the outcome of the war he is to fight, and culminates in Krishna revealing to the warrior his true cosmic form, counselling him to search for the universal perfection of life. Ranging from instructions on yoga postures to dense moral discussion, the Gita is one of the most important Hindu texts, as well as serving as a practical guide to living well. 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.