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The Bhagavad-Gita has been an essential text of Hindu culture in India since the time of its composition in the first century A.D. One of the great classics of world literature, it has inspired such diverse thinkers as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, and T.S. Eliot; most recently, it formed the core of Peter Brook's celebrated production of the Mahabharata.
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The Bhagavad-Gita has been an essential text of Hindu culture in India since the time of its composition in the first century A.D. One of the great classics of world literature, it has inspired such diverse thinkers as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, and T.S. Eliot; most recently, it formed the core of Peter Brook's celebrated production of the Mahabharata.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Please don't read this in isolation,
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This review is from: The Bhagavad-Gita (Paperback)
This book is more in the spirit of an adaptation rather than a translation. Stoller-Miller seems to add or subtract phrases from the original just for "poetic" effect. She also seems to have made very convoluted and unnecessary translations at many a place. This seems to stem from a desire to contribute something new to the already huge literature on the Gita.That said, she does try to retain the spirit of the original (very unsuccessfully in my opinion but others who know the language could justly differ). If you do wish to have a version which is poetic and can be read without intimidating terms in between, this is a good book. However, do pick up another translation and read it along with this one. Would give you a better idea about what the original says
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended for the Novice,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Bhagavad-Gita (Paperback)
If you are unfamiliar with Indian philosophical terms, I recommend this translation of the Gita. Miller was kind enough to substitute numerous terms so as to simplify the language while retaining the quintessential message the Gita attempts to convey. Her poetic rendition of the Gita into English is well-done and a pleasure to read. Reading another translation which preserves all the original terms and the multitude of names for Krishna and Arjun can be frustrating, especially if you do not know how to pronounce long, intimidating Sanskrit words.In addition, it is also an inexpensive translation, all the more reason to buy it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wise and concise,
By Ryan Belcher (Mobile, AL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bhagavad-Gita (Paperback)
This short but wisdom injected book will immediately pull you into a story of impressive charm, filled with imagination and colorful metaphors. This is a book that inspired millions world-wide to become more enlightened. This is a cornerstone in eastern philosophical thinking.
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