Bhagavad Gita - The Song of God

The Bhagavad Gita is the Gospel of Hinduism. This important Hindu scripture dates back to 200 BC and its title directly translates to The Song of God.Part of the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata this 700-verse Hindu scripture is a narrative between Arjuna the Pandava prince and his guide Sri Krishna. Set on the Kurukshetra battlefield Arjuna contemplates the ethics and morality of war. Often seen as an allegory for the philosophical struggles of life the battlefield provides the perfect context for Krishnas advice regarding Karma yoga moksha divine glory and other fundamentals of Hinduism. The chapters featured in this volume include: - The Sorrow of Arjuna - The Yoga of Knowledge - The Way to Eternal Brahman - The Yoga of Mysticism - Divine Glory - The Vision of God in His Universal Form - Devotion to the Supreme Spirit - Three Kinds of Faith This ancient religious text holds a powerful contemporary message and is an important and respected Hindu scripture.