Bhagavad-Gita: the song of God
by Prabhavananda; Swami, Isherwood, Christopher
fromSignet classic
The timeless epic of Hindu faith contains a simple, vivid message of daily inspiration for millions throughout the world. This powerful, beautiful scripture is translated into clear, meaningful English which can be read as a living contemporary message that touches the most urge…
This book, first published in 1962, is an analysis of the history of the philosophy of a country that has never distinguished philosophy from religion. Indian philosophy is not merely metaphysical speculation, but has its foundation in immediate perception. This insistence upon …
The Upanishads: breath of the eternal
" ... Not a literal rendering, but ... clear and simple English [rendering] the sense and spirit of the original."--Page [v], Preface. -- Of the 108 preserved Upanishads, contains the 10 principal ones (selected by Shankara, 7th century commentator) plus 2 that are special favor…