The Bhagavad Gita (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Johnson, W. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192835815 ISBN 13: 9780192835819

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

The Bhagavad Gita is the most widely read Hindu religious text in the Western world and a key work for understanding Indian religions and the way Hinduism has been represented in modern India and the West. The poem considers social and religious duty, the nature of sacrifice, and the relationship of human beings to God, and continues to inspire a wide variety of interpretations, both within India and beyond.
This new translation captures all the force and beauty of the original language of this awe-inspiring poem. Ideal for readers encountering the Bhagavad Gita for the first time, this edition provides a full cultural and historical context in its introduction and notes.

About this title

About the Author:

W. J. Johnson is a Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, Cardiff University.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0192835815
• ISBN 13: 9780192835819
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128