Set on a battlefield before the fighting begins, the Bhagavad Gita records a dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna on duty, action and the nature of the self.
Forming part of the Mahabharata, the text is traditionally counted at seven hundred verses arranged in eighteen chapters, and it has been read for centuries as a central work of Hindu philosophy, taking up karma, devotion, knowledge and detachment from the results of one's actions. This hardcover edition from Prakash Book Depot runs to 512 pages and presents the text for English-language readers; buyers who want a particular translator or commentary should check the edition details before ordering.
Shelf notes:
• A dialogue drawn from the Mahabharata, traditionally counted at seven hundred verses
• Themes of duty, action, devotion and detachment from results
• Presented in a durable 512-page hardcover binding
• An English-language edition for general readers and students
Suited to readers of Hindu scripture, comparative religion and classical philosophy, published by Prakash Book Depot and available at Boipoka.