Illuminations From The Bhagavad-Gita
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket – card cover in good condition with minor surface wear. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing to edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A stunning fusion of sacred scripture and visual art, Illuminations from the Bhagavad-Gita presents key passages from one of Hinduism's most revered spiritual texts, the Bhagavad-Gita, accompanied by richly detailed illuminated artwork. The Bhagavad-Gita, a 700-verse dialogue between the warrior prince Arjuna and his divine charioteer Krishna, addresses the eternal themes of duty, righteousness, devotion, and the nature of the soul. Kim and Chris Murray bring this ancient wisdom to life through ornate, manuscript-style illustrations that draw from the rich visual traditions of Indian art, creating an immersive devotional experience for both scholars and spiritual seekers. Each illumination mirrors the meditative depth of the text, inviting readers to contemplate timeless philosophical truths through both word and image. This volume stands as a remarkable achievement in sacred art publishing, bridging the classical heritage of Vedic philosophy with the craft of contemporary illuminated bookmaking.
Author: Kim And Chris Murray
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket – card cover in good condition with minor surface wear. Page Condition: Good, slight yellowing to edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A stunning fusion of sacred scripture and visual art, Illuminations from the Bhagavad-Gita presents key passages from one of Hinduism's most revered spiritual texts, the Bhagavad-Gita, accompanied by richly detailed illuminated artwork. The Bhagavad-Gita, a 700-verse dialogue between the warrior prince Arjuna and his divine charioteer Krishna, addresses the eternal themes of duty, righteousness, devotion, and the nature of the soul. Kim and Chris Murray bring this ancient wisdom to life through ornate, manuscript-style illustrations that draw from the rich visual traditions of Indian art, creating an immersive devotional experience for both scholars and spiritual seekers. Each illumination mirrors the meditative depth of the text, inviting readers to contemplate timeless philosophical truths through both word and image. This volume stands as a remarkable achievement in sacred art publishing, bridging the classical heritage of Vedic philosophy with the craft of contemporary illuminated bookmaking.