Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times: Secrets to Attaining Inner Peace and Harmony

by Swami Sadashiva Tirtha

In this new translation and commentary on the ancient Sanskrit text, Swami Tirtha offers a completely fresh and accessible interpretation, making it easy to apply its teachings to daily life. The timeless wisdom of the Gita is illuminated by modern-day, real-world instances examining personal spiritual goals, and family, career, social, and environmental issues germane to today's seeker of wisdom and truth. Students of Eastern philosophy, yoga enthusiasts, parents, and entrepreneurs looking beyond "The Art of War" for inspiration will appreciate the techniques for relieving stress, discovering peace, creating self-worth, and enhancing spiritual awareness. Each page demonstrates how ancient and universal spiritual patterns can help answer common life questions and provide meaningful purpose and direction. A guide for living in a world that is often blind to what is most relevant--spirit--this explication of one of the cornerstones of spirituality will have universal, enduring appeal.

Genres: Spirituality

204 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2007

Reviews

[Swami Tirtha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I wrote this book so I am biased. At the request of my students to offer a translation and commentary on Gita that is more relevant to the issues people face today - fast-paced life, modern day-religions, family/career pull, and more.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really interesting way of doing the Gita; I liked the very modern commentary, and the exercises were a nice touch so that you could do it with a group, or just do it on your own with your journal.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Way better than the original Gita. If anyone finds the Gita hard to read just start with this. It will help.
Did not finish cause I lost interest in all the spiritual cheese, but I still enjoyed it a lot!

[Solange · Rating 3 out of 5]

im' a big non fiction writer
honestly i think i'll appreciate this later on in life when i get older and reread it

[Melaina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the perfect translation. I learned so much about the yoga philosophy.

[Nancy Perla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only a book yet more of a wise reality to go by. So amazing!