The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War Reissue Edition, Kindle Edition

This is probably the best version of the Gita to share with people, both Hindu and non-Hindu. Sure, it has some problems, as some other reviewers point out, but overall, this is my favorite version of the Gita. Sleek and slender, it is easy to carry around everyone and thankfully lacks the often biased and partisan commentary found in some other versions of the Gita. If you want to go deeper into the Gita and the philosophy of Hinduism, then there are other versions of the book which, as a student interested in religion and religious history, I have read, but those those versions are of a more academic nature. If you want a copy of the Gita to keep by your bedside or table, or to skim through when you're feeling contemplative, then this edition is the one for you. If you want a somewhat annotated but not fully academic version, then the Easwaran and Radhakrishan versions are what I would recommend to you. In any case, this version is excellent because it manages to keep the poetic consistency of the original Gita while doing away with jargon yet without doing away with the meaning, even in a subtle form, of the Gita.Ironically, the Gita is a text more rooted in Vedic Hinduism, Samkhya, and to an extent, Yoga than it is in later traditions such as Vedanta and Vaishnavism, of which it has become an essential text for the latter two. All of these are later debates in Hindu theology which ought to not have any effect on the core and fairly straightfoward meaning of the Gita itself. I often find it more enjoyable to read the Gita when I'm not under that shadow of these later commentaries which in my opinion, over-analyze the Gita. I would like to note that this version is not modified in any way or concepts changed to suit the modern or non-Indian reader. It is merely written in an elegant, simple, jargon free English. Excellent Gita: I highly recommend to both Hindus and non-Hindus.I have one problem with the translation: the Sanskrit word yoga, used extensively throughout the text is consistently translated as "discipline" in English. This can produce a significant distortion and misunderstanding of the meaning of the text.

The author packs the text into a scant 125 or so pages (and small ones at that. ) If you've been wanting to read the Gita without a big commentary, perhaps to get your first taste and to see what the heck it is, this is it. I've had a beautiful 3-inch thick copy of the Gita (by a different translator/commentator/interpreter) by my bed stand forever, putting off the reading till I had the time to take on a huge project, not realizing that the poem itself relatively short. This edition enables me to get started, reading the whole thing from a short little book. Then I can explore the various commentaries down the road when I'm ready.

I bought this for my daughters. It is a good introductory version of the Gita. I have read quite a number of editions, and sadly do not remember which were the most interesting to me and why. This particularly volume is not as rich with respect to imagery as many of the others. I wanted to be careful about how some volumes use artistic liberties in an attempt to teach the reader. The reason is that the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna can lead one to discover for themselves its allegorical wisdom A process of self discovery. This addition at the very least, does no harm. In a couple places it used the word "individual," in a way in which I suggested that they interpret it as 'ego' instead.

I recently lost a loved one to pancreatic cancer. For 8+ months I was the primary care giver. My support group for care givers were discussing a particular topic and it was this particular translation by Barbara Miller the facilitator was using as reference.This transcendent story gave me the courage - just trust that Krishna/God/Universe/Creator - (whomever or whatever you want to call your higher being) - to trust that my 'chariot' is being driven by my higher self and relinquish my human self-talk/doubt and have some blind faith in knowing, much like Arjuna's teachings with Lord Krishna - it's predetermined and should our human self should not interfere - there is a master plan and our inner self/soul is the driver of that vehicle.In my case, I delivered care with unconditional love and compassion and now I mourn in the same fashion.This is apparently from all human perspectives, a significant event for my soul's journeyI will still keep this book handy for inspiration as I am left to find a 'new normal' without my loved one.

I bought this book for my religions class, and knowing absolutely NOTHING about Hindu cultures, beliefs, traditions, etc. I expected to be absolutely lost when reading this book. However, the translation is very, very clear and really brings this interesting and inspirational story to life. Enjoyed it very much :)

I have been listening to this recording for over 15 years. I first listened to it in 1998. Jacob Needleman has an excellent voice for this very well produced reading. I only wish it was available in CD format. I've been waiting for it to become re-mastered into a CD. But it looks like there's no intention to do so. After the first cassettes wore thin and staticky I purchased a 2nd set in 2005. Now those are wearing thin, and my cassette player is giving out. So now I'm looking for a new set, but this time I'm just going to buy a CD version....too bad it won't be Needleman's voice.

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me costo un poco de trabajo de entender lo que sucedia pero me sirvio para mi clase de historia

As poetic translations go, it is one of the best.It is simple and suitable for modern times. Much better than sir Edwin Arnold's.The spirit of the original is mostly captured.

Most Gita translations try to do word-translations and grow from there on. Which is very essential. But there's also great value in a translation which uses literary license to make the book much more readable! This version does exactly that. A small book, almost pocket size, brilliant translations of each verse, easy to read, conveying the essence of the book very well. Must have!

Page quality not upto the mark so that the fault of the publication. Stoker Miller did it best to make it simple and accurate.I can't say its a must have. It's okay okay read though engaging. It's less complicated so good read for young people as you gonna find alot of new words from her translation. She has done her work quite well.

Book is tiny (see the pictures for comparison with Kindle Paperwhite, another book, Echo Dot) but is complete Read a few pages, is highly readable, with none of the "interpretations." Paper quality is not that high probably using recycled paper no big deal, content is fine. Highly portable because of its size and weight.

LANGUAGE IS SIMPLE....WORTH BUYING... GREAT WORK BY AUTHOR - MILLER...