The Bhagavad Gita

The foundational text on dharma and Hindu philosophy exquisitely rendered by one of our most eminent Sanskrit translatorsAs a spiritual guide the Bhagavadgita is a mesmerizing account of the debate between right and wrong and the bond between action and consequence. One of the core Hindu scriptures it is part of the great Indian epic the Mahabharata and unfolds in the form of a dialogue between Krishna and the Pandava prince Arjuna. This beautifully produced bilingual edition is a masterful verse-for-verse translation providing the original Sanskrit verses alongside the English rendition. Bibek Debroy's deep familiarity with the text yields a treasure trove of insights that will delight the scholar and the lay reader alike making this essential reading for anyone with an abiding interest in Indian scriptures. About the Author Bibek Debroy is a renowned economist scholar and translator. He has worked in universities research institutes industry and for the government. He has widely published books papers and articles on economics. As a translator he is best known for his rendition of the Mahabharata in ten volumes the Bhagavad Gita the Harivamsha and the Valmiki Ramayana in three volumes published to wide acclaim by Penguin Classics. He is also the author of Sarama and Her Children which combines his interest in Hinduism with his love for dogs.Bibek Debroy is a renowned economist scholar and translator. He has worked in universities research institutes industry and for the government. He has widely published books papers and articles on economics. As a translator he is best known for his magnificent rendition of the Mahabharata in ten volumes as well as the three-volume Valmiki Ramayana-both of which have been published to wide acclaim by Penguin Classics. He is also the author ofSarama and Her Children which splices his interest in Hinduism with his love for dogs. Most recently he translated the Bhagavata Purana and the Markandeya Purana for Penguin Classics.