Bhagavad Gita by Sir Edwin Arnold (Translator)
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsOne of the world’s most valued scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu scripture which is a part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Undeniably, it is also one of the most important texts in the history of literature and philosophy. The scripture offers a guide on how to achieve a self-sufficient life and clarification of Indian theology. Written in the form of a poetic dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, the piece is comprised of 700 verses. It depicts the relationship between man and God, a divine purpose, and the omnipresence of God that serves to reward good.
The literary piece takes place on the eve of a great battle which promises to be violent and with definite casualties. On the scene of the battlefield, Prince Arjuna is inspecting the area while in doubt and morally insecure about whether or not to go ahead with the battle against his very own kin. In response to the prince’s indecisiveness, Krishna explains his duties as a prince as he proceeds to address certain philosophies using examples and analogies. For that reason, the dialogue has been presented as a concise guide to Hindu philosophy and attainment of self-contentment. Most inspiring is the purpose of the sacred Hindu text, whose aims are not merely to enlighten and instruct on the scope of religion, but also try and reach out to humanity in general in order to incite a better life for everyone and promote coexistence. By means of its philosophies and knowledge, the document presents profound wisdom which is sure to leave an eternal impression through its powerful and perpetual message.
A work offering comfort and enlightenment, the Bhagavad Gita is regarded with much respect and love as it directs its readers towards a fulfilling and joyous life. Translated by Sir Edwin Arnold, the book presents a translation magnificently written and true to the original, as it alluringly stirs up emotion and strong imagery within its audience.
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Episodes
00 – Intoductory Note
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 3 minutes - 977 KBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
01 – The Distress of Arjuna
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
03 – Virtue in Work
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
04 – Of the Religion of Knowledge
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
05 – The Book of Religion by Renouncing Fruit of Works
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
06 – Of Religion of Self Restraint
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
07 – Of Religion by Discernment
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08 – Of Religion by Devotion to the One Supreme God
December 25, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
09 – Of Religion by the Kingly Knowledge and the Kingly Mystery
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
10 – Of Religion by the Heavenly Perfections
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
11 – Of the Manifesting of the One and Manifold
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
12 – Of the Religion of Faith
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
13 – Of Religion by Separation of Matter and Spirit
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
14 – Of Religion by Separation from the Qualities
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
15 – Of Religion by Attaining the Supreme
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
16 – Of the Separateness of the Divine and the Undivine
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17 – Of Religion by the Threefold Kinds of Faith
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18 – Of Religion by Deliverance and Renunciation
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 7.63 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com