Bhagavad-Gita As It Is
by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Anonymous
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I love the Bhagavad Gita. It offers something for everyone, no matter what your religous/spritual persuasion might be.
However, I had mixed feelings about this version which made me debate between three and four stars for this book.
This is Prabhupada's translation. He is best known as the Founder and/or person who brought the Hare Krishna form of Vasinavism to the United States. The only issue I take with it is that at times he can be rather controversial in his interpretive purports of ...more
However, I had mixed feelings about this version which made me debate between three and four stars for this book.
This is Prabhupada's translation. He is best known as the Founder and/or person who brought the Hare Krishna form of Vasinavism to the United States. The only issue I take with it is that at times he can be rather controversial in his interpretive purports of ...more
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Read in September, 2007
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Molly, Maa Shakti Dasrecommends it for: Everyone, especially those interested in Eastern philosophies
This version of the Gita is amazing. It's translator Sri Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has an excellent intellect and the true Sanskrit meanings of this miraculous text are not lost in opinionated translation. It is a long read and is best absorbed through individual stanzas at a time but can also be read straight through. It's tale is of Arjuna, a warrior in the struggles of an earlier Age and his charioteer, who is Krsna, the Hindu Godhead of many forms. Through struggles with his ego, Ar...more
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Como uma boa Hare Krishna, não poderia deixar de colocar o livro de cabeceira. Sendo uma parte do Mahabharata, narra os questionamentos do guerreiro Arjuna no campo de batalha de Kuruksetra, tendo Krishna como seu quadrigário que responderá a todas as indagações desse discípulo, entre elas, conceitos de vida e morte, eternidade, filosofia, ciência, auto-realização e vários outros assuntos co-relacionados.
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The Bhagavad is one of the greatest works of literature. Here it is tenderly and lovingly mangled from its original by a sectarian and abusive translator who, while offering the "original" sanskrit, still departs wildly from it in his purports. What the book gains from is an immense popularity due it's publishers fervent marketing of the book, free copies, etc.
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Read in November, 2007
I was expecting a little more "Govinda liked to play his flute" and a little less "these aspects describe a holy man", but I found actively reading a religious text an enriching experience. I have a much better idea of what attracts my friend to Krishna Consciousness, and was able to take the parts useful to me. It made me want to read the Srimad Bhagavatum.
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Read in January, 1987
I joined the Hare Krishna, ISKCON religion in 1987 so I don't want to give my comment on this book, being one of the core books of the religion. It is the core of my friends, community and my philosophy. My opinion is definitely biased. But if you still ask my opinion, read it. It is great!
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Read in January, 1997
recommends it for:
everysingle soul
its more than a book
tells us d way to lead our lives....no matter wat d circumstances...wat matters is to carry on with wat v r suppose to do....we all r here for a purpose and its our duty to fulfil it ,come wat may....
i need to read it again....as i read it long tym bak
tells us d way to lead our lives....no matter wat d circumstances...wat matters is to carry on with wat v r suppose to do....we all r here for a purpose and its our duty to fulfil it ,come wat may....
i need to read it again....as i read it long tym bak
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Read in January, 1992
The book who changed my life! WIth with book i learned to love God and open my mind.It's strange, but it was the first step for me to Islam!
But it's a long personal story hehe!
For those who wants to know more about the true hindu religion, who is monotheist!
But it's a long personal story hehe!
For those who wants to know more about the true hindu religion, who is monotheist!
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Read in January, 1999
after reading this i tracked down other translations and realized how swayed this presentation is. the stories are beautiful (if somewhat dense) but this is definitely trying to get something out of you more than it is just an allegory of spiritual wisdom.
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My bro had this as requried reading up at Princeton and gave it to me to read. Beyond the lessons gleaned from this book, I also enjoyed the beautiful plates. I lost this book on a move while in college and haven't replaced it.
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The 5 star is rating is for the bhagvad gita and not this particular author's version of it. I found the emphasis on krishna's supremacy over other gods quite haughty and also the claim about it being 'as it is'
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Read in October, 2006
"siapa yang sudah lepas dari keakuan palsu dan rasa keterikatan akan hal kebendaan maka dia sudah menemukan kedamaian sejati" kata2 itu selalu manjadi simbol perjuangan hidup manusia,,,
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Read in January, 2008
I've been reading this book for sometimes. I'm taking my time to swallow every single words Lord Krishna says to Arjuna.
I'm still reading it.
I'm still reading it.
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I read Srimad Bhagwad Gita long time back. I dont take its moral seriously but I loved the poetry of it, the images and occasional insights.
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Read in January, 1976
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) version. (The blessing of sectarian clarity.)
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Certainly interesting, especially if one is trying to learn Sanscrit.....
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Read in January, 2006
I learned how to live life and why I am here in this world....
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my "bible"....Kept near to read and re-read
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heady and labor intensive but educational
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Read in August, 1992
recommends it for:
all souls
Live as it is.Read Bhagvad Gita as it is
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