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    The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (The Essential Wisdom Library)
    The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (The Essential Wisdom Library)
    The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (The Essential Wisdom Library)
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    The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (The Essential Wisdom Library)

    Written by Edward Viljoen

    Narrated by Edward Viljoen

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    The Bhagavad Gita: A Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library.

    This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for listeners 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 listener 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.

    Part 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.

    In 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. The Bhagavad Gita is an approachable way for today’s listeners to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateJun 11, 2019
    ISBN9781250234032
    The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English (The Essential Wisdom Library)
    Author

    Edward Viljoen

    Dr. Edward Viljoen graduated as a Sonoma County Law Enforcement Chaplain in April 1999, received a Doctor of Divinity, and a Doctor of Religious Science from Centers for Spiritual Living. He was awarded the much-respected Ernest Holmes Award for exemplary demonstration of the teachings of Dr. Ernest Holmes. He is the spiritual director of the Santa Rosa Center for Spiritual Living, in Santa Rosa, CA.

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    • 5/5
      My favorite version of the Gita yet. Read many of them and chose this as the one to recommend to my yoga students because of how easy it is to pick up and read. Saw the other review about Christianity and felt people need to know this book is great and there is no mention of Christianity in this book.

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    • 1/5
      And sneakily takes you into Christ.
      Looks like Christian propaganda.

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    • 5/5
      Voice , tempo, content all very easy and smooth. ????
      Thank you so much !!!!
    • 5/5
      Thank you so much! this was a really precious listen!