Publisher's Synopsis
Bhagavad-Gita Or The Sacred Lay is a book written by J. Cockburn Thomson in 1855. It is a translation of the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Hindu scripture that is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna, who is an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The text explores themes such as duty, karma, and the nature of the self. Thomson's translation aims to make the text accessible to English-speaking readers, while also preserving the poetic and philosophical qualities of the original Sanskrit. The book includes an introduction that provides context for the text and explains its significance in Hinduism. Overall, Bhagavad-Gita Or The Sacred Lay offers a window into an important aspect of Hindu culture and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
