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Well written. Excellent way to introduce the Gita to a newcomer. I sincerely urge the author to improve on spelling and grammar, and also verify some of the explanations more carefully (e.g., renunciation vs sacrifice). A minor concern is the inclusion of some odd explanations that appear to be the author's own imaginative creation without direct basis in the Gita (e.g., chirping of Lizards). This book is all English, with no Sanskrit script at all, which is good for novices. Does not contain word-by-word translation or overall shloka-by-shloka translation. This prevents reader from verifying and interpreting the real meanings in a more scientific and personal way; increasing the possibility of meanings being swayed or altered by implicit biases that creep into translations. As a follow up for deeper understanding, an ebook on the google play store that contains both word-by-word and overall translation of each shloka/verse is: "Srimad Bhagavad Gita: The hidden treasure of the sweet absolute".
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Rod King
Warning: This is a subjective, personal interpretation based on premise of dualistic view of world. Very simply English that doesn't do justice to BGita taught with original Sanskrit words. Will only confuse you when come to proper teaching of BGita. EG: "The Lord and His consort Lakshmi...". It's like saying "God and His son Jesus". It literally forces mind to create dualistic understanding of reality. SUMMARY: Book takes you FURTHER away from original teaching of Upanishads.
Dipika Sidhwa
In the entire book I just did not understand that how can u dedicate ur work to god,I mean no offense BT I love Mahabharata its a great story,BT if a person is working in a call centre how does he/she dedicate their work to lord.
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