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  • Written by: Eknath Easwaran
  • Narrated by: Paul Bazely
  • Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (421 ratings)

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The Bhagavad Gita

Written by: Eknath Easwaran
Narrated by: Paul Bazely
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Publisher's Summary

The Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of the Lord", is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Easwaran's reliable and accessible version has consistently been the best-selling translation. Easwaran's introduction places the Gita in its historical setting and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions give clear explanations of key concepts in that chapter. To listen to the scripture without the introductions, listeners should start at track 044. The Bhagavad Gita opens dramatically on a battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. But as Easwaran points out, the Gita is not what it seems - it's not a dialogue between two mythical figures at the dawn of Indian history. "The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the Gita's subject is the war within, the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage" to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile. This audio recording is a complete and unabridged reading of Eknath Easwaran's book The Bhagavad Gita. 

Narrated by Paul Bazely, an actor of Indian heritage and a longtime student of Easwaran. Music by Yann Stoneman.

©2007 The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation (P)2015 The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation

Critic Reviews

"No one in modern times is more qualified - no, make that 'as qualified' - to translate the epochal classics of Indian spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of those classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless." (Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions)
"For all of its profundity, Eknath Easwaran manages to translate the Gita in easy prose that neither panders nor obscures. Coupled with his thorough introduction, Easwaran’s version comes off on all the levels it should: as a guide to action, devotional scripture, a philosophical text, and inspirational reading." (Amazon.com Eastern Religion editor)

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Glorious wisdom beautifully expressed

A very easy listen despite the book carrying some of the highest wisdom we can access as a human being. The narrator does a seriously good job - he brings the whole thing alive. Glad to have picked this version.

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Beautiful rendering of Gita

Simple, lucid and yet profound is the manner and matters that this audio book which speaks to the reader on the eternal Baghavad Gita. Recommend this to anyone looking for an introduction to Baghavad Gita.

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The most relevant and practical translation of the priceless Indian scripture

Amazingly practical and to the point. Life changing audiobook. Focuses on the most important aspects of the Bhagwad Gita. You will never need anything more than this in your spiritual journey.

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Descriptive and Calming

A good listen for anyone who needs to learn more about Bhagwat Geeta and Hindu thinking.

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Thankyou Paul and Eknath

I can't thank you both enough for this gift 💝 it was like music 🎶 to the ears 🙂 and wisdom to the mind, divinity to the heart, satisfaction to the soul. may you both be blessed for this good work 👍. thankyou so much.

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Must read for everyone who wants stability and complete composer of mind

I am not a religious person but if you believe in spirituality and wants to understand the very purpose of one’s being, Bhagwat gita is the most valuable contribution to the human kind. So guys, go for it, you won’t be disappointed :)

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Absolutely mind-opening!

This has to be the best translation of the Gita that I have ever come across.
Truly insightful and simple to understand.
Please read / listen to it if you are interested in the subject.
The narrator is perfect...

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Erudite commentary and translation of Gita.

Narrator is good to listen to when it's only in English. The sanskrit phrases are pronounced incorrectly. sometimes it loses meaning.

However, it is one of the best commentary and translation, I have heard in long time. I would recommend to anyone interested in understanding Bhagwadgita better.

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The nector of Bhagwat Geeta is presented in effective and easy manner. great presentation

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great introduction to a must read scripture

great introduction to the Gita, a scripture everyone must aspire to imbibe in one's everyday living.

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