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Old 07-24-2008, 05:47 PM
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According to this review it might be coming soon:


I was curious to read this translation of one of the greatest religious scriptures in the world by yet another westerner to see what wisdom he might possibly have to add to the numerous excellent translations written by so many excellent Hindu scholars and the answer is: little, if anything!

It is a real shame that westerners often miss the entire point of the Gita which is devotion to The Lord, instead feeling more "comfortable" and "politically correct" with the impersonalist mayavadi philosophy propounded by translators who have absolutely no concept of its profound message. There is nothing to be gained by interpreting the Gita as some sort of psychological "inner struggle" or figurative mythology. That is merely mind-stuff and drivel. The Gita is exactly as it is written.

The Gita is not to be "walked through" casually - although that is a good start and hence the 2 star rating I have generously given this effort since it might encourage a reader to actually read a real translation of the Gita. However, rather than reading dumbed down versions like this, I would encourage "westerners" to take the time to study the Gita, learn the Roman transliterations of the actual Sanskrit words and stop being so lazy as to having to be constantly spoon-fed - it really is rather pathetic.

Unfortunately I have yet to read a worthwhile translation of the Gita by any westerner and this one is no exception.

What's next, Bhagavad Gita for Dummies? (Oh no, I can see it coming now...)
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There just not the same as the old guys.
I agree
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Old 07-24-2008, 05:51 PM
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Stonez in the kitchen:
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Old 07-24-2008, 05:58 PM
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I read that Krissy. Review of a book on Amazon right ?

Actually Wikipedia has exactly what I'm looking for. A summary of each chapter in a few sentences. Don't tell my teacher. That will help take care of question 3. What kind of question is that to summarize all 18 chapters one at a time? Sheesh! The other questions are just as involved and tedious. I didn't realize that I have to really learn stuff.

Yep stoney... the oldies are the besties.
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This is deffo Gyps...
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Bhagavad Gita

Listen to it sung in Hindi!

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This is deffo Gyps...
That is moi alright .
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Bhagavad Gita

Listen to it sung in Hindi!
I have seen that site... haven't listened to it yet though thanks .
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good ole Wiki that is a great site, I wish it was around when my kids had book reports. We had to go to the library
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Library is so low tech.

I can't see how kids can fail school or get bad grades these days really.
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I know right, idiots.
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My new favorite I think. Very handy.

Yes Jules... you can borrow it.
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