Bhagavad Gita; A Translation of the Poem

This sacred Hindu scripture, considered among the most important texts in the history of literature and philosophy, comprises roughly 700 verses and is part of the Mahaharata, one of the two major epics of ancient India. The content here is a conversation between Krishna, revered by Hindus as a manifestation of God, and the character of Arjuna that takes place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Explaining not only the duties of a warrior but also elaborating upon different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies through examples and analogies, this volume has often been described as a concise guide to Hindu theology and a practical, self-contained guide to life.