Routledge Revivals: The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita (1906): From the Mahabharata

By Edwin Arnold

First published in 1909, this book presents an English translation of chapters 25-42 of the Bhishma Parva from the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata - better known as the Bhagavad-Gita, reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels" of Devanagari literature. The plot consists of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, the Supreme Deity, in a war-chariot prior to a great battle. The conversation that takes place unfolds a philosophical system which remains the prevailing Brahmanic belief, blending the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas. Building on a number of preceding translations, this highly-regarded poetic interpretation provides a major work of literature in an accessible popular form.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138289876
• ISBN13: 9781138289871
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"