The 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:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
One of the most revered philosophical and spiritual texts in human history, The Gita — more fully known as the Bhagavad Gita — presents a profound dialogue between the warrior prince Arjuna and his divine charioteer Krishna on the eve of a great battle. The text chronicles Arjuna's moral crisis as he faces the prospect of fighting and killing his own kinsmen, and through Krishna's teachings, it unfolds a sweeping vision of duty, righteousness, devotion, and the nature of the self. Written in the form of Sanskrit verse, it argues that true liberation comes not from renouncing action, but from performing one's duty without attachment to its fruits — a concept known as nishkama karma. The tone is at once intimate and cosmic, blending philosophical rigor with deep spiritual warmth, making it as relevant to seekers today as it was thousands of years ago. Considered a cornerstone of Hindu philosophy and a universal guide to ethical living, it has inspired thinkers, leaders, and spiritual practitioners across cultures and centuries.
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
One of the most revered philosophical and spiritual texts in human history, The Gita — more fully known as the Bhagavad Gita — presents a profound dialogue between the warrior prince Arjuna and his divine charioteer Krishna on the eve of a great battle. The text chronicles Arjuna's moral crisis as he faces the prospect of fighting and killing his own kinsmen, and through Krishna's teachings, it unfolds a sweeping vision of duty, righteousness, devotion, and the nature of the self. Written in the form of Sanskrit verse, it argues that true liberation comes not from renouncing action, but from performing one's duty without attachment to its fruits — a concept known as nishkama karma. The tone is at once intimate and cosmic, blending philosophical rigor with deep spiritual warmth, making it as relevant to seekers today as it was thousands of years ago. Considered a cornerstone of Hindu philosophy and a universal guide to ethical living, it has inspired thinkers, leaders, and spiritual practitioners across cultures and centuries.