{"product_id":"the-bhagavad-gita-the-song-of-god-retold-in-simplified-english-the-essential-wisdom-library-9781250204714","title":"The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (the Essential Wisdom Library)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English \u003c\/i\u003eis the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita's complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Mahabharata, the Gita is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Its verses contain some of the key ideas of Hindu philosophy--Dharma, Moksha, and various yogic practices. Originally written well over a thousand years ago, the Gita has proven to be a timeless source of wisdom, inspiring philosophers and revolutionaries alike in the millennia since it was written. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to the retelling of the text, this edition includes a character list, a glossary of important terms, and chapters exploring the back-story from the Mahabharata and the impact and meaning of the Bhagavad Gita itself. \u003ci\u003eThe Bhagavad Gita \u003c\/i\u003eis an approachable way for today's readers to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Essentials\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250204714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2019 pg. 121\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Edward Viljoen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648685600924,"sku":"9781250204714","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0cb2a501-4dae-46bb-93df-dfd86a78c147.jpg?v=1603870749","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-bhagavad-gita-the-song-of-god-retold-in-simplified-english-the-essential-wisdom-library-9781250204714","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}