{"product_id":"bhagavad-gita-the-beloved-lords-secret-love-song-isbn-9780061997303","title":"Bhagavad Gita: The Beloved Lord's Secret Love Song","description":"\u003cp\u003e“[It] will remain the standard text of this marvelous Song for years to come, if indeed it is ever superseded.”\u003cbr\u003e—Huston Smith, author of \u003cem\u003eThe World’s Religions\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham M. Schweig’s translation of the Bhagavad Gita—the “Bible of India”—is an elegant, highly accessible version of one of the most important sacred scriptures in world religion. This beautiful translation of the famous conversation between the Hindu god Krishna and the young prince Arjuna includes a glossary, a pronunciation guide, and expert commentary for greater ease of understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBhagavad Gita\u003c\/em\u003e is often regarded as the Bible of India. With a gripping story and deeply compelling message, it is unquestionably one of the most popular sacred texts of Asia and, along with the Bible and the Qur'an, one of the most important holy scriptures in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of an ancient Hindu epic poem, the dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita takes place on a battlefield, where a war for the possession of a North Indian kingdom is about to ensue between two noble families related by blood. The epic's hero, young Prince Arjuna, is torn between his duty as a warrior and his revulsion at the thought of his brothers and cousins killing each other over control of the realm. Frozen by this ethical dilemma, he debates the big questions of life and death with the supreme Hindu deity Krishna, cleverly disguised as his charioteer. By the end of the story, Eastern beliefs about mortality and reincarnation, the vision and practice of yoga, the Indian social order and its responsibilities, family loyalty, spiritual knowledge, and the loftiest pursuits of the human heart are explored in depth. Explaining the very purpose of life and existence, this classic has stood the test of twenty-three centuries. It is presented here in a thoroughly accurate, illuminating, and beautiful translation that is sure to become the standard for our day.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Schweig has produced a beautifully readable, accurate and respectful translation that should become the standard text for classroom use.  The accompanying materials in the introduction and appendices are more than sufficient for an educated understanding of this valuable religious text.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Borelli, Special Assistant to the President for Interreligious Initiatives, Georgetown University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There are several translations of this seminal Hindu scripture.  Some are very precise and literal but read awkwardly in English.  Other translations are beautiful but at times sacrifice accuracy.  Graham Schweig’s translation combines  a subtle feel for the Sankrit text, with its distinct poetic rhythms and syntax with a clear rendering of the text’s difficult philosophical ideas, while the English is crystal clear and eminently readable.  I will happily use Schweig’s Gita in my classes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAriel Glucklich, Professor of Theology (Hinduism) at Georgetown University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Crystal clear and eminently readable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAriel Glucklich, Professor of Theology (Hinduism) at Georgetown University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Bhagavadgita is a religious classic; Graham Schweig’s felicitous translation of it deserves to be called a classic in its own right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion at McGill University, author of Our Religions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Bhagavad Gita is a religious classic; Graham Schweig’s felicitous translation deserves to be called a classic in its own right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion at McGill University, author of Our Religions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Graham Schweig’s new, beautiful, and accessible translation will remain the standard text of this marvelous Song for years to come.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuston Smith, author of The World's Religions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Schweig has produced a beautifully readable, accurate and respectful translation that should become the standard text for classroom use.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Borelli, Special Assistant to the President for Interreligious Initiatives at Georgetown University, author of Interfaith Dialogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With all due respect to the Analects of Confucius, it is safe to say that the soul of Asia has been formed and informed by the Tao Te Ching, and the Bodhisattva’s Vow in Buddhism, and the Bhagavad Gita. Schweig’s new, beautiful, and accessible translation of the Gita, backed by his enormous knowledge and authoritative commentary, will remain the standard text of this marvelous Song for years to come, if indeed it is ever superseded.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuston Smith, author of The World's Religions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Extremely reader friendly, particularly if you have little or no prior exposure to the Gita. ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Schweig’s  most obvious innovation is his determination to capture the poetry of the Sanskrit, which other translations inadequately relay.  . . . 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