When Love Comes to Light: Bringing Wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita into Modern Life

by Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor

這是一本獻給亂世的禮物書，
也是瑜伽人的必讀經典，
更是現代人面對生活挑戰時，最有智慧的指引。

繼《瑜伽與動禪：VINYĀSA的流動藝術》，
理察‧福禮縵與瑪麗‧泰樂攜手探索《博伽梵歌》，
淬鍊古老智慧，獻給這個時代，引領我們從「我」的皮囊中突破，
感受愛與慈悲，從容面對兩難與矛盾。

◎許瑞云 花蓮慈濟醫院能量醫學中心主任 安住推薦

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◎印度最經典、最深刻的宗教哲學詩

《博伽梵歌》出自印度史詩《摩訶婆羅多》第六書，共分為18章，不僅被譽為印度最普及、最具影響力的宗教哲學詩，也被比擬為「印度聖經」，有著無可超越的崇高地位。
《博伽梵歌》是一部引人入勝的動人故事，描述般度族戰士阿周納在戰場上所面臨的難題——對立的兩邊，都有他所愛和所景仰的人。阿周納面對著自己的懷疑和恐懼，同時也質疑著傳統、職責、文化價值，甚至包括他自己的觀點和教義本身。書中另一個重要角色，導師奎師那，則悉心引導阿周納走向洞見、蛻變、愛和慈悲，也讓他理解：如何實踐並走向人生的至高理想——「解脫」一途。

◎當代瑜伽大師的心靈引導

本書作者理察‧福禮縵與瑪麗‧泰樂都是當代深受人們尊敬的瑜伽大師，他們熟悉《博伽梵歌》的故ߚ

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Philosophy

264 pages, Paperback

Published September 22, 2020

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Reviews

[jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will totally own that these are two white yoga and meditation teachers writing a book about an ancient text to me: a white lady. That being said, this is a great way to apply the principles and lessons from the Gītā to Western thought. I loved this translation because of that and definitely gained new applications of the text; this is probably my fifth time reading a version of the Gītā. As an ashtanga yoga practitioner, there’s also so much to apply to the practice as Freeman and Taylor are OGs. I love how discerning and humble they communicate all they’ve learned. You definitely don’t need to be a yogi to read this. So many takeaways.

[Anya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, written eloquently and accessibly. The first half of the book is the interpretation and the second half is the original Sanskrit plus his English translation, chapter by chapter, so I read back and forth for each part and tried to leave thinking and processing time in between. There is a lot in here, and I will definitely read it again (maybe next year) as some of the philosophical concepts are very hard to practice in real life (it’s a lifelong practice!)
Highly recommended, especially for those on the yoga path.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita that I have read. It helps that I was really mentally ready to read, pause, ponder, reread, reflect and enjoy. I have studied the work of Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor since the infancy of my yoga practice. I appreciate the reflections on narcissism and theism. At times I chuckled to myself as I interpreted their application to current realities. This is a library book that I would like to own so that I can turn down corners, underline phrases and sprinkle liberally with smiley faces and interjections.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is very good. I'll leave it to other to provide a detailed review. I'll just say that the authors have done a nice job of bring the Gita up to date and providing explanation and context, especially if you've never read the Gita. Even if you have, you may get a deeper understanding. Recommended.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!

[Nancy McQueen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alright book. Wish that it had more commentary as some of my other translations.

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Richard Freeman does a beautiful job of explaining the important philosophical themes in this book. Half of the book is the translated text itself.

[Martha Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Very clear commentary, beautiful translation.