Bhagavad-gita by Edwin Arnold

Bhagavad-gita

Being a Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna

Edwin Arnold

Start Publishing PD · Print & ebook · April 23, 2024

This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata in the sixth-or "Bhishma"-Parva of the great Hindu epic.

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A Sanskrit poem presents a philosophical system through a discourse between Arjuna and Krishna.
Genres
Hindu Sacred Writings, Hindu Thought, Ancient & Classical Poetry
Published
Start Publishing PD, April 23, 2024

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This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata in the sixth-or "Bhishma"-Parva of the great Hindu epic. It enjoys immense popularity and authority in India where it is reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels " -pancharatnani- of Devanagiri literature.

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In plain but noble language it unfolds a philosophical system which remains to this day the prevailing Brahmanic belief blending as it does the doctrines of Kapila Patanjali and the Vedas.Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

A Sanskrit Discourse

A Sanskrit poem presents a philosophical system through a discourse between Arjuna and Krishna.

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  • A philosophical system in plain but noble language
  • Its place within the Mahabharata’s Bhishma-Parva

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  • A discourse between Arjuna, prince of India, and Krishna
  • A blending of Kapila, Patanjali, and Vedic doctrines

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Hindu Sacred Writings95%
Ancient & Classical Poetry51%
Hindu Thought39%

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Publisher categories

  • Eastern Philosophy
  • Hindu Sacred Writings
  • Self-Help
Authors
Edwin Arnold
Publisher
Start Publishing PD
Published
April 23, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Eastern Philosophy