Book description
The Bhagavad Gita, or 'Song of the Spirit', is the best known book of
India's national epic The Mahabharata. Based on a dialogue between
Bhagavan Krishna and Prince Arjuna on the eve of a great battle, it is
held to be the essence of Hindu spirituality, sacred literature and
yoga, as well as exploring the great universal themes of courage,
honour, death, love, virtue and fulfilment. Of interest to the large
number of contemporary spiritual seekers - of any faith and none - who
want to read the world's most important sacred texts, and to learn from
their wisdom. Also useful for scholars of Vedic literature and students.
Stephen Mitchell's widely acclaimed translations of the Tao Te Ching and
the Bhagavad Gita (Rider 2000) are respected the world over. He lives in
California.
