The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata) by Sir Edwin Arnold

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Translator Arnold, Edwin, Sir, 1832-1904
Title The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata)
Being a discourse between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being under the form of Krishna
Note Translated from the Sanskrit text.
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by J. C. Byers. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata)" by Sir Edwin Arnold is a philosophical poem and spiritual discourse, likely written in the late 19th century. The text presents a dialogue between Prince Arjuna, a warrior facing a profound moral dilemma on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, and Krishna, who embodies the Supreme Being and serves as his charioteer. This discourse explores themes of duty, righteousness, and the nature of life and death, seeking to impart wisdom on both personal and cosmic levels. The opening of the work introduces the pivotal moment in which Arjuna surveys the battle and becomes overwhelmed with grief and compassion for his relatives on both sides of the conflict. He articulates his fears and moral concerns about fighting against kinsmen, questioning the purpose and morality of war itself. As he grapples with this turmoil, Krishna responds with profound guidance, urging Arjuna to overcome his doubts and embrace his duty as a warrior, emphasizing the eternal nature of the soul and the importance of righteous action. This sets the stage for the philosophical journey that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Epic poetry
Subject Sanskrit poetry -- Translations into English
Subject Hinduism -- Sacred books
Category Text
EBook-No. 2388
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 23, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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