The Bhagavad Gita: Lord Krishna's Sacred Teachings on the Battlefield-of-Life

Book Synopsis: This original and innovative translation of The Bhagavad Gita includes:

• Frequent translators' notes on key philosophical terms
• An introduction on the Gita's history, context, and reception
• A preface on the translators' storied engagement with the Gita
• Two philosophical essays on the applicability of the Gita's teachings

THE BHAGAVAD GITA is one of the world’s most beloved sacred texts. Devotees of the Gita number in the hundreds of millions. Why? The essence of its teaching is that we live (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) in combat on a battlefield (our physical body). Our karmic attachments form a “prison” from which we must struggle to escape through meditation, devotion, knowledge, and action. This translation clings to the original Sanskrit. Frequent translators’ notes make it accessible to the beginner and intriguing to the scholar. An introduction, a translators’ preface, and two supplementary essays accompany the translation.

“Brilliant and passionate…Anyone seeking to understand Southeast Asia would benefit from reading it.” - William E. Heinecke, Founder & Chairman of Minor International PCL

“Sinsakul and Whorton ensure nothing has been ‘lost in translation’…doubts about the Gita’s relevance to modern life are firmly put to rest.” - Benjamin Zawacki, The Asia Foundation

“A valuable book for the modern professional soldier seeking spiritual truth and redemption from moral injury. Highly recommended.” - James V. Di Crocco III, US Army War College

“A clear rendition, with illuminating, non-intrusive notes…wonderfully makes ancient scripture both comprehensible and relevant.” - Darin Pradittatsanee, Chulalongkorn University

“Sinsakul and Whorton plunge into the deepest transcendental, moral, and practical depths of the human condition… I enthusiastically encourage the study of this translation.” - Thomas E. Jackson, University of Hawaii, Manoa