The Bhagavad Gita (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) by Vyasa

The Bhagavad Gita (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) by Vyasa

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket>

In the heat of a fierce battlefield, the warrior Arjuna faces a crushing choice: fight his family or abandon his honor. As doubt grips him, his divine guide, Krishna, unveils secrets of existence that go beyond life and death. Together, they dive into timeless wisdom, exploring duty, sacrifice, and the soul's eternal journey. Through Krishna's revelations, Arjuna discovers paths that challenge the limits of human understanding and inspire readers to seek their own inner truths.

The Bhagavad Gita stands as a cornerstone of spiritual literature, shaping philosophies and inspiring leaders across centuries. Emerging from ancient India, its teachings on duty, morality, and self-realization have profoundly influenced Hindu thought and beyond, resonating with scholars, activists, and thinkers worldwide. Figures like Gandhi drew strength from its message of non-attachment and righteous action, using its wisdom to fuel social change. This timeless dialogue continues to offer insight into the human experience, bridging spiritual depth with practical guidance on life's greatest challenges.

Vyasa: - Vyasa (c. 200 BC) is the legendary author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas, some of the most important works in the Hindu tradition. Vyasa appears for the first time as the compiler of, and an important character in, the Mahabharata. It is said that he was the expansion of the God Vishnu, who came in Dwaparayuga to make all the Vedic knowledge from oral tradition available in written form. He was the son of Satyavati, adopted daughter of the fisherman Dusharaj and the wandering sage Parashara, who is credited with being the author of the first Purana, Vishnu Purana. He was born on an island in the river Yamuna. Due to his dark complexion, Vyasa was also given the name Krishna, in addition to the name Dwaipayana, meaning island-born. According to the Mahabharata, the sage Vyasa was the son of Satyavati and Parashara. During her youth, Satyavati was a fisherwoman who used to drive a boat. One day, sage Parashara was in a hurry to attend a Yajna. Satyavati helped him cross the river borders. On this account, the sage offered her a mantra which would result in begetting a son who would be a sage with wisdom and all good qualities. Satyavati immediately recited the mantra and thus Vyasa was born. She kept this incident a secret, not telling even King Shantanu. The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Vyasa. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima, for it is the day believed to be both his birthday and the day he divided the Vedas. Vyasa is also considered to be one of the seven Chiranjivins (long-lived, or immortals), who are still in existence according to Hindu tradition.

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ISBN 13	9781998621378
ISBN 10	1998621375
Title	The Bhagavad Gita (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
Author	Vyasa
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Revive Classics
Year published	2024-11-26
Number of pages	104
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