(Vol. 38 & 39) The Bhagavadgita (2 Vols. in One)

The Sanskrit poem Bhagavadgita (”Song of the Lord”) is a revelation of divine incarnation. It also attempts to reconcile the competing spiritual paths of action knowledge and devotion. The Gita is probably the most sacred scripture, other than the sacred Vedas, and has been translated many times into various languages east and west Edgerton’s translation of the Gita remains an important piece of scholarship that no serious student can afford to overlook. His chapters on the history and doctrine of the Gita are equally important. —-Peter Moore, Times Higher Education Supplement.Professor Edgerton’s name ensures the scholarship of his translation …[His] interpretation essays…have an even greater interest than that which is associated with such a great classic of Indian religion. They include observations about the mysticism displayed in them and deserve to be considered by students of mysticism generally. It is a pleasure to read “India’s favourite Bible” in this very handy edition. Edgerton analyzes the doctrines within the Gita with clarity and acuteness. His expose is full of well-chosen quotes and suggestions. —-P.E. Dumont (Journal of the American Oriental Society)
Most Visnuites and most Hindus consider the Bhagavadgita to be the New Testament to Christians. It is their most important devotional book, and for centuries has been the main source of religious inspiration to many millions of Indians. This two-volume edition (bound together in one) contains Volume-I on the facing pages. It includes a transliteration and close translation of the original Sanskrit. Volume-II, Edgerton’s interpretation of the poem in which he clarifies the historical context and analyses its impact on later literature as well as its place in Indian philosophy, is Volume-II.