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Bhagavad Gita (other)
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The ''Bhagavad Gita'' a Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the ''Mahabharata''. Bhagavad Gita may also refer to: *''The Song Celestial'' by Sir Edwin Arnold *''Bhagavad Gita - Song of God'' by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood *''Bhagavad-Gītā as It Is'', a translation and commentary of the Bhagavad Gita by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada *'' God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita'' by Paramahansa Yogananda * ''Bhagavad Gita'' (Sargeant), a 1979 translation of the scripture by Winthrop Sargeant * ''Bhagavad Gita'' (film), a 1993 film by G. V. Iyer See also * Bhagavata (other) *Gita (other) *Bhagavad Gita trial in Russia *Influence of Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita (; ), often referred to as the Gita (), is a Hindu texts, Hindu scripture, dated to the second or first century BCE, which forms part of the Hindu epic, epic poem Mahabharata. The Gita is a synthesis of various strands of Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita (; ), often referred to as the Gita (), is a Hindu texts, Hindu scripture, dated to the second or first century BCE, which forms part of the Hindu epic, epic poem Mahabharata. The Gita is a synthesis of various strands of Indian religious thought, including the Vedic concept of ''dharma'' (duty, rightful action); samkhya-based ''yoga'' and ''jnana'' (knowledge); and ''bhakti'' (devotion). Among the Hindu denominations, Hindu traditions, the text holds a unique pan-Hindu influence as the most prominent sacred text and is a central text in Vedanta and the Vaishnava, Vaishnava Hindu tradition. While traditionally attributed to the sage Veda Vyasa, the Gita is historiographically regarded as a composite work by multiple authors. Incorporating teachings from the Upanishads and the samkhya Yoga (philosophy), yoga philosophy, the Gita is set in a narrative framework of dialogue between the pandava prince Arjuna and his charioteer guide Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Song Celestial
''The Song Celestial: A Poetic Version of the Bhagavad Gita'' is a translation of the Bhagavad Gita (a part of the Mahabharata) from Sanskrit into English by Sir Edwin Arnold, first published in 1885. The translation following ''The Light of Asia'', his narrative-poem of the Lalitavistara Sūtra. It is dedicated to India with the following preface: In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi recalled when two theosophist brothers gave him ''The Song Celestial'' during his studies in England. This was the first time Gandhi had ever read the Gita, as he had never read it in Sanskrit nor in Gujarati. Gandhi adored this version, stating: "I have read almost all English translations ..and I regard Sir Edwin Arnold's as the best." Gandhi also invited Edwin Arnold to be the vice-president of the Vegetarian Society in London. Summary The book summarizes itself as the following: Krishna, who is regarded as an incarnation of the Divine, then instructs Arjuna on the way of duty and liberat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Edwin Arnold
Sir Edwin Arnold (10 June 1832 – 24 March 1904) was an English poet and journalist. He is best known for his 1879 work, ''The Light of Asia''. Born in Gravesend, Kent, Arnold's early education at King's School, Rochester, and later at King's College London and University College, Oxford, laid the groundwork for his career. Initially a schoolmaster and later the Principal of the Deccan College in India, Arnold's experiences abroad influenced his literary endeavors. He became associated with ''The Daily Telegraph'', serving as its editor-in-chief, and facilitated H. M. Stanley's exploration of Africa. Arnold's poem, ''The Light of Asia'', an exploration of Buddhist philosophy through the life of Prince Gautama, earned him widespread acclaim. Despite the success of this work, his later attempts to emulate its triumph with ''The Light of the World'' centered on Jesus Christ, faced mixed reception. Arnold's personal life was marked by multiple marriages, including one to a Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagavad Gita - Song Of God
''Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God'' is the title of the Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood's translation of the '' Bhagavad Gītā'' (Sanskrit: , "Song of God"), an important Hindu scripture. It was first published in 1944 with an Introduction by Aldous Huxley. This translation is unusual in that it is a collaboration between a world-renowned English language author and an adept in Vedanta Philosophy and Hindu scripture. With this translation, "...the very purpose of life in Hindu terms becomes luminously clear." The 2023 edition includes the standardized verse markings that were left out from the original, published in 1944. Aldous Huxley wrote the introduction and gave advice during the translation process, "Forget that Krishna is speaking to the Hindus in Sanskrit. Forget that this is a translation. Think that Krishna is speaking to an American audience in English." Despite the translation's merits, it has been criticized for not including the standard verse numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swami Prabhavananda
Swami Prabhavananda (December 26, 1893 – July 4, 1976) was an Indian philosopher, monk of the Ramakrishna Order, and religious teacher. He moved to America in 1923 to take up the role of assistant minister in the San Francisco Vedanta Society. In 1928 he was the minister of a small group in Portland, OR, but in 1930 he founded the Vedanta Society#Vedanta_Society_of_Southern_California, Vedanta Society of Southern California. The Swami spent the rest of his life there, writing and collaborating with some of the most distinguished authors and intellectuals of the time, including Aldous Huxley, Christopher Isherwood, and Gerald Heard. Biography Born in India, he joined the Ramakrishna Order after graduating from Calcutta university in 1914. He was initiated by Disciples_of_Ramakrishna#Swami Brahmananda, Swami Brahmananda, the spiritual son of Sri Ramakrishna, and the first president of the Ramakrishna Order, headquartered in Belur, West Bengal. The reviewer stated that "throughou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Isherwood
Christopher William Bradshaw Isherwood (26 August 1904 – 4 January 1986) was an Anglo-American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, autobiographer, and diarist. His best-known works include '' Goodbye to Berlin'' (1939), a semi-autobiographical novel which inspired the musical ''Cabaret'' (1966); ''A Single Man'' (1964), adapted into a film directed by Tom Ford in 2009; and '' Christopher and His Kind'' (1976), a memoir which "carried him into the heart of the Gay Liberation movement". Biography Family Isherwood was the elder son of Francis Edward Bradshaw Isherwood (1869–1915), known as Frank, a professional soldier in the York and Lancaster Regiment, and Kathleen Bradshaw Isherwood, née Machell Smith (1868–1960), the only daughter of a successful wine merchant. He was the grandson of John Henry Isherwood, squire of Marple Hall and Wyberslegh Hall, Cheshire, and he included among his ancestors the Puritan judge John Bradshaw, who signed the death warrant of King C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is
The is a translation and commentary of the ''Bhagavad Gita'' by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement. This translation of ''Bhagavad Gita'' emphasizes a path of devotion toward the personal god, Krishna. It was first published in 1968 in English by Macmillan Publishers, and is now available in nearly sixty languages.The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust offers a 2006 It is primarily promoted and distributed by members of ISKCON. Contents For each verse, the book (in complete editions) includes the Devanagari script, a Latin transliteration, word-for-word Sanskrit- English meanings, and English translation. An extensive commentary by Prabhupada is given throughout, based on various Gaudiya Vaishnava works, including: '' Ramanuja Bhasya'' (in Sanskrit); ''Sarartha-varsini-tika'' (Sanskrit) by Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura; Gita-bhusana-tika (Sanskrit) by Baladeva V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita (; ), often referred to as the Gita (), is a Hindu scripture, dated to the second or first century BCE, which forms part of the epic poem Mahabharata. The Gita is a synthesis of various strands of Indian religious thought, including the Vedic concept of ''dharma'' (duty, rightful action); samkhya-based ''yoga'' and '' jnana'' (knowledge); and ''bhakti'' (devotion). Among the Hindu traditions, the text holds a unique pan-Hindu influence as the most prominent sacred text and is a central text in Vedanta and the Vaishnava Hindu tradition. While traditionally attributed to the sage Veda Vyasa, the Gita is historiographically regarded as a composite work by multiple authors. Incorporating teachings from the Upanishads and the samkhya yoga philosophy, the Gita is set in a narrative framework of dialogue between the pandava prince Arjuna and his charioteer guide Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, at the onset of the Kurukshetra War. Though the Gita praises the benefits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
