The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation - Paperback

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The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation - Paperback

Name: The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation - Paperback
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SKU: 9780865477445
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by George Thompson

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by George Thompson (Author)

A fresh, new prose translation of the classic Indian poem, ideally focused for students and teachers and for yoga teacher training

The Bhagavad Gita, a small section of the massive Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata, is one of the central texts of Indian culture and philosophy, and one of the great works of world literature. It has been translated into English many times since 1785, and has had a profound influence in America, beginning with the transcendentalists and continuing today. It is taught in introductory world literature, religion, and Eastern religion courses, and is often prescribed in yoga teacher training courses because it explains the core principles of Vedic philosophy, which are central to yoga practice.

Some of the currently available translations are in verse and, while well crafted, often do not accurately reflect the forms, sounds, and rhythms of the original. Older scholarly translations convey little feel for language. George Thompson's intention is to be as accurate and engaging as possible, and to create a translation that has scholarly bona fides, literary sensibility, and greater accuracy than previous translations. He emphasizes the social, historical, literary, and philosophical contexts surrounding the text. His introduction explains the development of Hindu thought and where the philosophy of the "Gita" fits historically, along with a history of the text and its place in Indian literature and philosophy and history..

Author Biography

George Thompson, a Vedic scholar and Sanskritist, has more than twenty years of experience teaching the Bhagavad Gita at college level. He is an assistant professor at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Number of Pages: 160

Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN

Publication Date: August 05, 2008

ISBN	9780865477445
Author	George Thompson
Publisher	North Point Press
Genre	Religion & spirituality and Literature
Format	Paperback
Published	August 2008
Language	ENG- English
Pages	160
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print