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The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation
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THE BHAGAVAD GITA is Indias most celebrated & enlightening spiritual text, offering deep wisdom & solace to all. The Bhagavad Gita is also Indias mosttranslatedand mistranslatedVedic text, until now.Ten years in the making, and infused with years of linguistic & etymological research, Jeffrey Armstrong Kavindra Rishi s The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation gets to the root of the SanskritEnglish translation conundrum. By staying true to the Sanskrit words & their meanings, Armstrong delivers the purest & most accurate English translation of the Bhagavad Gita to date. It is essential reading for all seekers of wisdom.Armstrong Kavindra Rishi has degrees in History & Religion, Psychology, and Literature. He is an awardwinning author & poet and has been a practitioner & teacher of yoga philosophy/Sanatana Dharma for 50 years.BENEFITS OF THIS TRANSLATION: Concise & easy to read. True to the original meaninghas removed mistranslated words such as God, Lord, heaven, hell, sin, religion, angel, demigod, sacrifice, idol, faith & charity. Reintroduces the accurate Sanskrit terms into the English verses and offers detailed definitions in the glossary to explain Vedic concepts that have been lost in translation. Exquisitely written by a poet & master of the English language.THIS BHAGAVAD GITA IS IDEAL FOR: Novices & longtime lovers of the Gita. Englishspeaking Hindus in India & abroad. Schools, libraries & all readers of literary & religious classics. Yoga students, teachers & practitioners. Hindus interested in revitalization of Sanatana Dharma. The spiritually curious & seekers of universal wisdom.Compact and beautifully presented, Kavindra Rishi s The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation can be read in an afternoon, or slowly savored. It will become your daily companion, cherished for life.
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- Q: What is 'The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation' about? A: This book is a radical translation of the Bhagavad Gita, aiming to provide a true and accurate rendition of the original Sanskrit text. It focuses on conveying the essence of the teachings while removing common mistranslations.
- Q: Who is the author of this translation? A: The book is authored by Jeffrey Armstrong, also known as Kavindra Rishi, who has extensive experience in history, religion, psychology, and literature, and has practiced yoga philosophy for over 50 years.
- Q: What makes this translation different from other versions of the Bhagavad Gita? A: This translation emphasizes linguistic accuracy, reintroducing original Sanskrit terms and providing detailed definitions in the glossary, making it more faithful to the original text compared to other translations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be concise and easy to read, making it suitable for both novices and long-time readers of the Bhagavad Gita.
- Q: What type of readers might benefit from this translation? A: This translation is ideal for English-speaking Hindus, yoga practitioners, students, teachers, and anyone interested in spiritual wisdom and the revitalization of Sanatana Dharma.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The second edition of the book was published on October 16, 2020.
- Q: What are the benefits of reading this translation? A: Readers will find it easy to understand, true to the original text, and enriched with poetic language, making it both informative and enjoyable.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book can be used in academic settings such as schools and libraries, as it provides a thoughtful exploration of the Bhagavad Gita's teachings and context.