The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gîtâ (From the Mahâbhârata)
Anonymous (Attributed to Vyasa)-2000
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A foundational Hindu philosophical text presented as a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on a battlefield. Covers dharma (duty), yoga practices, devotion, and the nature of reality within the framework of the Mahabharata epic. Arnold's poetical translation conveys the spiritual wisdom while maintaining accessibility.
Also known asBhagavad-Gita · The Song Celestial · Gita
This edition1900
EditionEdwin Arnold poetical translation, 1900 edition published by Truslove, Hanson & Comba
YogaVedantaEnlightenment and NirvanaCosmic lawEasternjnana yoga (yoga of knowledge)HinduismHindu PhilosophyPhilosophykarma and rebirthComparative Religiondharma (duty and moral law)Hindu metaphysicsDharma & KarmaEastern Wisdomreincarnation
Contents22 chapters
- 01The Song Celestial. or Bhagavad-Gita (From the Mahabharata)
- 02PREFACE
- 03CHAPTER I
- 04CHAPTER II
- 05CHAPTER III
- 06CHAPTER IV
- 07CHAPTER V
- 08CHAPTER VI
- 09CHAPTER VII
- 10CHAPTER VIII
- 11CHAPTER IX
- 12CHAPTER X
- 13CHAPTER XI
- 14CHAPTER XII
- 15CHAPTER XIII
- 16CHAPTER XIV
- 17CHAPTER XV
- 18CHAPTER XVI
- 19CHAPTER XVII
- 20CHAPTER XVIII
- 21THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
- 22"Cover"
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