The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita: Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Dharma, Bhakti, and Yoga WisdomBy Edwin Arnold
Length3h 11m
About this audiobook
The Song Celestial is Edwin Arnold's lyrical Victorian rendering of the Bhagavad-Gita, presenting the battlefield dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and Krishna, who reveals the duties of action, devotion, knowledge, and spiritual surrender. Cast in elevated English verse, the work transforms Sanskrit philosophical discourse into a meditative poem, shaped by nineteenth-century Orientalist scholarship yet animated by genuine reverence for Indian religious thought. Its literary context lies between translation, devotional paraphrase, and imperial-era comparative theology. Arnold, a British poet, journalist, and educator, had deep engagement with Asian religious traditions, most famously in The Light of Asia, his poetic life of the Buddha. His years in India and his sympathy for non-Western spiritual systems informed his effort to make Hindu scripture intelligible and dignified for English readers. Though not a strictly literal translator, he sought to communicate the ethical grandeur and metaphysical subtlety of the original. This book is recommended for readers interested in world scripture, Victorian poetry, and the history of cross-cultural literary transmission. It offers both spiritual instruction and a revealing glimpse of how the Gita entered the English-speaking imagination.
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 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita: Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita: Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna
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6Analysis
7Reflection
8Memorable Quotes
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