About the Book: The Bhagavad Gita
Eknath Easwaran points out, the Gita is not what it seems-its not a dialogue
between two mythical figures at the dawn of Indian history.
"The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the Gitas subject is the war
within, the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage" to live
a life that is meaningful, fulfilling and worthwhile.
The Bhagavad Gita, 'The Song of the Lord, is the best known of all the Indian
scriptures, and Eknath Easwarans reliable, readable version has consistently
been the bestselling translation.
The Bhagavad Gita opens, dramatically, on a battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna
turns