The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Krishna guides Arjuna on dharma, warrior duty, and the yogic paths of bhakti, jnana, karma, and moksha in the MahabharataBy Edwin Arnold
Length3h 9m
About this audiobook
The Song Celestial, Edwin Arnold's celebrated verse rendering of the Bhagavad-Gita, presents the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra as a luminous meditation on duty, devotion, action, and spiritual knowledge. Rather than offering a literal translation, Arnold recasts the Sanskrit scripture in elevated Victorian English, using rhythmic, poetic diction to convey its philosophical grandeur. The work belongs to the nineteenth-century encounter between European literary culture and Indian sacred texts, and it helped introduce the Gita's ethical and metaphysical vision to a wide English-speaking readership. Sir Edwin Arnold, journalist, poet, and Orientalist, was deeply shaped by his years in India as principal of the Government Sanskrit College at Poona. His familiarity with Indian religious literature and his sympathy for Asian spiritual traditions informed both this work and his earlier success, The Light of Asia. Arnold wrote at a time when Western readers were increasingly seeking wisdom beyond classical and biblical sources. This book is recommended to readers interested in world scripture, comparative religion, and poetic translation. It remains especially valuable for those wishing to encounter the Bhagavad-Gita through a graceful literary lens, attentive to both its devotional fervor and its enduring philosophical seriousness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length3 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
5The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita: Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna (Religious Classic)
2Introduction
6Analysis
3Synopsis
7Reflection
4Historical Context
8Memorable Quotes
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