The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Anonymous
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Book Summary Author: Anonymous Translator: Juan Mascaro Introduction: Simon Brodbeck Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 2003-02-25 ISBN: 0140449183 Number of pages: 160 Publisher: Penguin Classics |
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Book Reviews of the The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics)
Customer Review: I didn't read this translation...
Summary: 4 Stars
...but I feel compelled to comment on the book itself, especially in comparison to the myths of judeo-christian society. The stories, conflicts, and personalities involved are so incredibly strong, colorful, and heart-wrenching when compared to the old and new testaments that I wonder what's wrong with our societies when we have to choose the most lifeless creator myths around to build our superstitions around. They're all superstitions, make no mistake, but at least in the Bhagavad-gita you can imagine people acting the way they do, and feel that the characters are majestic, and possibly worth inspiring superstitions. I in no way advocate building your life around these stories (I would hardly tell you to do so with the bible or the koran) but in any case you can see the richness of imagination present in the ancient societies of the Indian subcontinent. And in comparison, the creation myths of the middle east are sorely lacking.