Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita Synopsis

It is estimated that the origins of the "e;Bhagavad Gita"e;, a 700 verse Hindu scripture which is part of the larger "e;Mahabharata"e; was originally composed as early as the 9th century BC. Ascribed to the Sage Vyasa, the "e;Bhagavad Gita"e; is a classic work of Hindu scripture which relates the story of Prince Arjuna who is faced with a decision with serious moral consequence, whether or not to go to war. With the armies arrayed on the battlefield, Arjuna in a moment of hesitation is counseled by Vishnu, the Supreme God, who takes the form of Krishna wearing the disguise of a charioteer. This work along with its larger counterpart the "e;Mahabharata"e; has been described as one of the most important works of scripture ever composed. A classic tale of Hindu spirituality, the "e;Bhagavad Gita"e; provides great insight into dealing with the morally ambiguous challenges that face us all. This edition has been translated into English prose with an introduction by Kashinath Trimbak Telang.