The Living Gita

The Complete Bhagavad Gita - A Commentary for Modern Readers

Recommended by Morgan Spurlock, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #7 in Bhagavad Gita, Ranked #100 in Yoga

The Bhagavad Gita tells the story of how Arjuna, the great warrior, is seated in his chariot about to engage in battle, when he sees his own kinsmen and his revered teacher arrayed in battle against him, and feels that he cannot fight. It is then that Krishna, the Cosmic Lord, comes to counsel him. Arjuna represents the human soul seated in the chariot of the body and Krishna is the inner Spirit, the God within, who is there to consel him. Today we see humanity divided against itself and threatened with nuclear war and mutual destruction. No political means are adequate to deal with this... more

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