Insights into the Bhagavad Gita

S. Radhakrishnan (1888-1975), was an eminent philosopher, author, and educator. He was equally at ease in both the European and Asiatic traditions and spent a lot of time trying to understand Indian culture, religion, and philosophy for the rest. From 1949 to 1952, he was a visiting professor in many foreign universities. He also served as India’s Extraordinary Ambassador to the USSR. In 1957, he was elected vice-president for India. In 1962, he was elected President of India and held that office until 1967 when he retired. His books were widely read around the globe. His most notable works include The Hindu View of Life, An Idealist View of Life, and Indian Philosophy, Vols I & II. This translation was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
The Bhagavadgita (or ‘Sacred Song’) is a well-known and respected text. The relationship between man and God is celebrated in fourteen hundred lines of verse. Krishna teaches Arjuna, who is afraid of being wronged, to take action and to believe that he can be accepted by the world as a person in loveand faith. Only through the search for God andthe Absolute will the true self be discovered.This edition of the Bhagavadgita offersthe Sanskrit text as well as Radhakrishnan’sEnglish translation and a commentary thathas become a classic. His deep understanding of the Gita’s profound wisdom ensures that he has a clear view of its powerful and eternal message. It will touch the hearts and mindsof all who seek it.

The Ramayana, a key part of Indian literature, is the story of Lord Rama’s journey. The Ramayana is supposed to be a part our history. It tells us about the importance and duties of relationships. One of the most important Hindu epics is The Ramayana. It is about Rama’s life and the lives of his family. The Ramayana portrays ideal characters such as the ideal husband, ideal brother, ideal servant, ideal king, and ideal father. The story tells the tale of Rama’s beautiful wife Sita being taken by Ravana, the King of Lanka. This is the point where the most important events take place. There are 24, 000 verses within the text, which is spread across seven books and 500 cantos. Its greatest accomplishment is to spread knowledge about Dharma. The text also explores this concept at great length. The Ramayana is a significant influence on Sanskrit poetry, and Indian culture. This tale is told to Hindu children as a way to help them understand their religious roots and to teach them strong values.