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| The Bhagavad Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality) | 
 enlarge | Creator: Eknath Easwaran
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Category: Book
List Price: $10.95 (25.78 RON)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 8082
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 296
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 1586380192
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.5924
EAN: 9781586380199
ASIN: 1586380192
Publication Date: May 17, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Easwaran's translation has always been a classic guide June 18, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was under the impression that, as a second edition, this book would actually be slightly revised and updated from the original 1985 edition. As far as I can tell it isn't, except for the addition of a foreword. The changes seem to be cosmetic: The cover design is much improved and in a fetching color. The volume is larger, making it much easier to hold open and bookmark pages. The typeface is maybe a bit larger. Best of all, there is lots of space between lines, making the book not only highly readable, but leaving ample space for notes.
Within the next few months (fall of 2007), Nilgiri will release new editions of the Dhammapada and the Upanishads (with equally pleasing covers and copy features).
For readers who want more, I recommend Easwaran's three-volume deep exploration of the Gita (The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, in paperback). If you don't want to tackle all 3 large volumes (undoubtably an intimidating task), the first volume will stand alone.
The Gita; Simplicity @ The Edge of Complexity June 17, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Easwaran takes on a pretty stiff challenge in bringing Sanskrit to the English. This book takes on some very "heady" work and brings it to a level to which we can all connect. This, I would say, is an important book. The notion of accepting our path and stepping into those shoes for which we were born and guided to wear is made very convincing--made undeniable even. If nothing else is gained from this book than that enlightenment and acceptance; then reading it is time well spent.
 Huge Discrepencies May 17, 2007
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
The supreme instructions of Krishna are given in the final chapter's final verses: 18:64 to 18:71.
They are his supreme instructions because he himself says so in verse 18:64 i.e. 'sarva guhyatamam bhuyah shrunu mae paramam vachah' which is 'Listen to my supreme, most confidential (deep) instruction'.
Anyone with some sanskrit knowledge can tell that the above is an accurate translation.
Mr. Easwaran waters it down completely:
These are the last words I shall speak to you, dear one.
Is this crazy or what?!!!! Mr. Easwaran, what was the point of translating the Gita and screwing it up at the climax?
I give it 2 stars since Easwaran's gita is better than having no Gita. I wasted my money and I whole-heartedly recommend the hare-Krishna 'Bhagavad Gita As It Is'
A Beautiful Translation of the Hindu Holy Book March 18, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Lovely translation from the sanskrit of Hinduism's Holy Book as it was revealed by Kirshna. When you want an understanding of Hinduism from the source of the religion, this is one to read.
Excellent read January 15, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wish I had read this book much earlier. The author has done a commendable job of translating Gita.
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