{"product_id":"9781683837336-secondhand-the-bhagavad-gita-a-short-course","title":"The Bhagavad Gita: A Short Course","description":"In a lucid, chapter-by-chapter analysis, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton sets out a guide to the philosophy, religious context, and contemporary significance of the  Bhagavad Gita . An authoritative yet accessible introduction to this sacred classic, Sutton's book will be of interest to all students of the  Gita , both new and experienced. Forming a climactic moment in the ancient Indian epic the  Mahabharata , the  Bhagavad Gita  is one of the most celebrated texts in the Hindu world. Assuming the form of a dialogue between the princely warrior Arjuna and his divine charioteer Krsna spoken on the brink of a great war, the  Gita  addresses many themes that are central to Hinduism, including action in the world, spiritual knowledge, devotion, liberation, and the nature of God.    Nicholas Sutton's  The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide  presents the principal ideas pursued in the teachings of this classic Hindu scripture. With scholarly rigour, yet always accessible and sensitive to the lived tradition, the book unpacks the meaning of key Sanskrit terms and makes ample use of three influential traditional commentaries on the  Gita , namely those of Samkaracarya, Ramanujacarya, and Madhvacarya. It also reflects on the contemporary significance of the  Gita's  teachings and how they can be of relevance to the modern world. Sutton's book will be of interest to all students of the  Bhagavad Gita .     OXFORD CENTRE SERIES:  The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds - academic or otherwise - without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both.   The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide  joins other accessible texts on Hindu Studies authored by expert scholars, including  Understanding the  Mahabharata ;  The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape ; and  Women in the Hindu World.     EXPERT AUTHOR:  Nicholas Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the  Mahabharat a , and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions.     EDUCATION AID:  This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms,  The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide  offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic.","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810611966171,"sku":"9781683837336-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f3034bf2-bf7e-446f-ac43-369629b90bba.jpg?v=1779805944","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781683837336-secondhand-the-bhagavad-gita-a-short-course","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}