Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times: Secrets to Attaining Inner Peace and Harmony [2007/Swami Sadashiva Tirtha/PDF]

Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times
Secrets to Attaining Inner Peace and Harmony

AUTHOR: Swami Sadashiva Tirtha
SOURCE: Paperback: 217 pages
PUBLISHER: Sat Yuga Press (September 1, 2007)
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN-10: 0965804267
ISBN-13: 978-0965804264

In this new translation and commentary on the ancient Sanskrit text, Swami Tirtha offers a completely fresh and accessible interpretation, making it easy to apply its teachings to daily life. The timeless wisdom of the Gita is illuminated by modern-day, real-world instances examining personal spiritual goals, and family, career, social, and environmental issues germane to today's seeker of wisdom and truth. Students of Eastern philosophy, yoga enthusiasts, parents, and entrepreneurs looking beyond The Art of War for inspiration will appreciate the techniques for relieving stress, discovering peace, creating self-worth, and enhancing spiritual awareness. Each page demonstrates how ancient and universal spiritual patterns can help answer common life questions and provide meaningful purpose and direction. A guide for living in a world that is often blind to what is most relevant—spirit—this explication of one of the cornerstones of spirituality will have universal, enduring appeal.

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"Highly readable . . . thoughtful annotations. . . . Issues such as sexuality, education, and dealing with stress seem particularly targeted toward teens. Excellent primer for Hindu philosophy . . . excellent guidebook to tackling many of life's issues." —School Library Journal

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"Those of us who found other translations of the Bhagavad Gita more challenging will appreciate [Swami's] efforts. His translation allows us to gain insight into this great text and apply the knowledge to our everyday lives immediately!" —Vicki Beilharz, certified Anusara yoga instructor and owner of Woodlands Yoga (Texas)

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"The first Gita I understood . . . applied . . . to my life and practice. . . . On my 'must read' book list for my clients." —Michael I. Gurevich, MD, board certified psychiatrist and acupuncturist

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"Builds friendly bridges across millennia and cultures to the Gita's counsel. The reader senses he does so with a giving spirit Krishna would recognize." —Bill Drayton, chair and CEO, Ashoka