Bhagavad Gita

Name: Bhagavad Gita
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SKU: 9781624667886
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Stanley Lombardo's verse translation of the Bhagavad Gita, a renowned segment of the Indian epic The Mahabharata, adheres closely to the original's meaning, verse structure, and performative nature. It features key Sanskrit terms in transliteration, supported by a glossary. The edition includes Richard H. Davis' insightful Introduction and Afterword, Krishna on Modern Fields of Battle, which contextualises the poem's impact on prominent historical figures.
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Ideal for readers interested in classical Indian literature, spirituality, and cultural history, as well as those seeking a poetic yet accessible translation of a seminal text. Suitable for scholars, students, and general readers with an appreciation for epic poetry and philosophical works.

Stanley Lombardo's new verse translation of the most famous free-standing sequence from the great Indian epic The Mahabharata hews closely to the meaning, verse structure, and performative quality of the original and is invigorated by its judicious incorporation of key Sanskrit terms in transliteration, for which a glossary is also provided.

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Stanley Lombardo's new verse translation of the most famous free-standing sequence from the great Indian epic The Mahabharata hews closely to the meaning, verse structure, and performative quality of the original. It is invigorated by its judicious incorporation of key Sanskrit terms in transliteration, for which a glossary is also provided.

The translation is accompanied by Richard H. Davis' brilliant Introduction and Afterword. The latter, Krishna on Modern Fields of Battle, offers a fascinating look at the illuminating role the poem has played in the lives and struggles of a few of the most accomplished figures in recent world history.

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Critically acclaimed for its clarity and poetic sensibility, Lombardo's translation is celebrated for reviving the oral tradition of the Gita. Andrew Schelling praises its performative quality, describing it as a vivid cultural experience. Richard H. Davis' contributions are noted for placing the work in both its historical and contemporary contexts, enhancing readers' understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624667886

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Stanley Lombardo
Introduction by Richard H. Davis
Translated by Stanley Lombardo

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Stanley Lombardois Professor Emeritus of Classics, University of Kansas.

Richard H. Davisis Professor of Religion and Asian Studies, Bard College.