The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living
A Verse-by-Verse Commentary: Vols. 1-3 (The End of Sorrow, Like a Thousand Suns, To Love Is to Know Me)
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Narrated by:
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Paul Bazely
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Written by:
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Eknath Easwaran
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This audiobook includes all three volumes in the Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living series. A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India’s timeless scripture - from the author of its best-selling translation. This audiobook includes all three volumes in this series.
The Bhagavad Gita is set on the battlefield of an apocalyptic war between good and evil. Faced with a dire moral dilemma, the warrior prince Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life.
Easwaran points out that Arjuna’s crisis is acutely modern. The Gita’s battlefield is the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage. Arjuna represents each of us, and Sri Krishna is the Lord, instructing us in 18 chapters of lofty wisdom as we face the social, environmental, and global challenges that threaten our world today.
Easwaran is a spiritual teacher and author of deep insight and warmth. His verse-by-verse commentary interprets the Gita’s teachings for modern listeners, explaining the Sanskrit concepts and philosophy and applying them with practicality, wisdom, and humor to every aspect of our work, our relationships, and our lives. With everyday anecdotes, stories, and examples, he shows that the changes we long to see in the world start with the transformation of our own consciousness.
The practical exercises recommended by Easwaran to achieve transformation are part of a spiritual program he developed for his own life. They are accessible to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Urging us to adopt a higher image of the human being, he assures us that peace and unity are within reach.
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living is an in-depth, verse-by-verse explanation of this ancient scripture and its relevance today. Included are instructions in Easwaran's universal eight-point program of passage meditation.
The first six chapters of the Gita explore the concept of the innermost Self and source of wisdom in each of us. Easwaran explains how we can begin to transform ourselves, even as householders engaged in busy lives.
The next six chapters of the Gita go beyond the individual Self to explore the Supreme Reality underlying all creation. Easwaran builds a bridge across the seeming divide between scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom, and explains how the concept of the unity of life can help us in all our relationships.
The final six chapters put forth an urgent appeal for us to begin to see that all of us are one - to make the connection between the Self within and the Reality underlying all creation. Global in scope, the emphasis is on what we can do to make a difference to heal our environment and establish peace in the world.
Easwaran’s commentary is for all students of the Gita, whatever their background, and for anyone who is trying to find a path to wisdom, love, and kindness in themselves and our troubled world. Written as an authoritative, accessible guide to a much-loved scripture, it is a handbook for finding peace and clarity within.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Critic Reviews
"No one in modern times is more qualified - no make that ‘as qualified’ - to translate the epochal classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of those classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless." (Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions)
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- Manoj Mishra
- 07-06-21
Great book
Wish I heard or read this before but it's never late. A great book with very good narration. I plan to go through this again. Every chapter is filled with lot of knowledge around how to live your life and dedicate yourself to almighty. Thanks to the author for sharing his life experience.
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I wanted the long elaborated version of the book.
This book is brilliantly explained with daily life examples which could easily be correlated.
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One of the few self-help book you’ll ever need.
Slow down the speed to .70x, let the words sink in. Make a habit out of it. Magnetise your inner compass.
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Immersive interpretation
Excellent interpretation of the Greatest scripture on earth with examples from everyday life. Great voice modulation by the narrator.
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Can be heard again and again and again..
Timeless wisdom, impeccable commentary. Flashes of insight and resonance all over the book. Absolutely amazing, must read for all looking to unleash their inner resources in the service of others. 🙏
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- 06-11-23
Amazing gift for all who seek
Timeless wisdom, narrated so beautifully. Loved the voice. Can keep coming back to it.
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- Rahul Khaitan
- 22-06-21
Excellent Book
This book is an excellent translation of Gita. All the verses are explained with examples and in a manner which is easy to understand.
It is definitely worth a listen. Highly recommended.
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- Harikrishnan Nair
- 01-07-21
Best book on Gita
It's too long, but this is the first book I am hearing for the third time.
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- Yuvrajsinh
- 07-10-22
Life changing
Life changing book i have never understand the gita the way this book teaches it
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- Anonymous User
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They way Gita is told and explain by the author
Bhavat Gita is not just a book it is the soul of the universe.
The universe is runs around the words in this book.
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