The Baghavad Gita

by Laurie L. Patton (Translator )

Genres: Philosophy, Novels, Classics, Theology

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Emma Gray Lamont]

I dont feel right giving a religious text a rating but I LOVED reading this and have a lot of really great takeaways!

[Asa The Writer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not for me

[Simone D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now I am hindu expert

[Gonzalo Lujambio · Rating 5 out of 5]

As one who has little contact with things relating to hinduism, I was surprised to find it so moving and relevant to any life. Important, even. At least it felt that way to me

The translation is great, very accesible, I found that I understood it quite well even when it is an ancient text and written in prose. That is because the translator did a great job in balancing - knowing when to directly translate and give it that feeling like Vishnu is speaking in almost "arcane" language, but also when to use a more practical language.
At least for a layman, its amazing. Maybe not so to a scholar or one who actually practices the religion, but I could not say.
I still recommend using a companion text or reading a summary beforehand, to get a little more context about what is going on, such as why Arjuna is going to battle, and so on.

[Cris · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a book of instructions on how to live, in order to get to know God. I found it very similar to the New Testament in the guidance of attitudes and behavior. It's written from a different standpoint, because it's within a system that considers reincarnation. But I found the main idea of human behavior to be the same. It's written poetically and it's very complementary with the Power of Silence by Eckhart Tolle

[Hazem · Rating 4 out of 5]

What touched me most was the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna (So basically the whole book?...) Arjuna’s fear, doubt, and reluctance feel profoundly human, while Krishna’s guidance offers a perspective that is both comforting and challenging.

One of the ideas that stayed with me is that suffering cannot always be avoided. Sometimes we have to face pain, uncertainty, and difficult responsibilities instead of running from them. ;(

[Julia Pax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautiful epics, even if you don't believe in the faith itself, the epics are definitely worth reading. Also it offers a lot of good, healthy philosophies in regards to life, suffering and the dance that sustains life.

[Kate]

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[Maria Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book as been inspiring throughout my whole life

[syna with a why · Rating 5 out of 5]

My parents are really impressed with my class’s reading list

[Jean K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Je l’ai lu pour avoir une vision d’ensemble de la mythologie hindoux, et ce fut un bon choix! Allez y mais à compléter avec des sources plus « scholaire » du panthéon indien