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  • The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living

  • A Verse-by-Verse Commentary: Vols. 1-3 (The End of Sorrow, Like a Thousand Suns, To Love Is to Know Me)
  • By: Eknath Easwaran
  • Narrated by: Paul Bazely
  • Length: 50 hrs and 19 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living

By: Eknath Easwaran
Narrated by: Paul Bazely
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This audiobook includes all three volumes in the Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living series. A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India’s timeless scripture - from the author of its best-selling translation. This audiobook includes all three volumes in this series. 

The Bhagavad Gita is set on the battlefield of an apocalyptic war between good and evil. Faced with a dire moral dilemma, the warrior prince Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. 

Easwaran points out that Arjuna’s crisis is acutely modern. The Gita’s battlefield is the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage. Arjuna represents each of us, and Sri Krishna is the Lord, instructing us in 18 chapters of lofty wisdom as we face the social, environmental, and global challenges that threaten our world today. 

Easwaran is a spiritual teacher and author of deep insight and warmth. His verse-by-verse commentary interprets the Gita’s teachings for modern listeners, explaining the Sanskrit concepts and philosophy and applying them with practicality, wisdom, and humor to every aspect of our work, our relationships, and our lives. With everyday anecdotes, stories, and examples, he shows that the changes we long to see in the world start with the transformation of our own consciousness.

The practical exercises recommended by Easwaran to achieve transformation are part of a spiritual program he developed for his own life. They are accessible to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Urging us to adopt a higher image of the human being, he assures us that peace and unity are within reach.

The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living is an in-depth, verse-by-verse explanation of this ancient scripture and its relevance today. Included are instructions in Easwaran's universal eight-point program of passage meditation.

The first six chapters of the Gita explore the concept of the innermost Self and source of wisdom in each of us. Easwaran explains how we can begin to transform ourselves, even as householders engaged in busy lives.

The next six chapters of the Gita go beyond the individual Self to explore the Supreme Reality underlying all creation. Easwaran builds a bridge across the seeming divide between scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom, and explains how the concept of the unity of life can help us in all our relationships.

The final six chapters put forth an urgent appeal for us to begin to see that all of us are one - to make the connection between the Self within and the Reality underlying all creation. Global in scope, the emphasis is on what we can do to make a difference to heal our environment and establish peace in the world.

Easwaran’s commentary is for all students of the Gita, whatever their background, and for anyone who is trying to find a path to wisdom, love, and kindness in themselves and our troubled world. Written as an authoritative, accessible guide to a much-loved scripture, it is a handbook for finding peace and clarity within.

©2020 Blue Mountain Center of Meditation (P)2021 Blue Mountain Center of Meditation

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"No one in modern times is more qualified - no make that ‘as qualified’ - to translate the epochal classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of those classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless." (Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions)

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Bagavad Gita - by Ekanth Easwaran

Truly awesome! Totally enjoyed listening to it! So much meaning to life! A must read/ listen!

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A treasure

A superb guide to integrating the wisdom of the Gita and the practises of Yoga in daily life. A true treasure.

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Masterpiece of Spiritual Wisdom for Everyday Life

The Bhagavad Gita For Daily Living" is an unparalleled work of deep spiritual insight and practical wisdom that transcends the traditional boundaries of religious texts. Each page unfurls a transformative perspective on life's complexities, making this book more than just an intellectual exploration, but rather a life-affirming experience.

The author weaves an intricate tapestry of timeless teachings with contemporary issues, offering a profound yet accessible interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita. The book helps unravel the profound knowledge encrypted in the ancient Sanskrit verses, making it relevant and digestible for the modern reader.

It guides us gently but firmly along the path of self-discovery and personal growth, creating a beautiful alignment between the age-old wisdom of the Gita and the demands of our daily lives. It succeeds not just in teaching lessons of spirituality, but also in anchoring these lessons into practical daily contexts.

Reading "The Bhagavad Gita For Daily Living" is akin to embarking on a spiritual journey that illuminates our minds and hearts with its rich wisdom. This book is not meant to be read once and set aside, but rather to be revisited and pondered over, with each reading bringing forth new insights.

Its harmonious blend of philosophy and pragmatism bridges the gap between our spiritual and worldly lives, making spirituality not an abstract concept, but a practical philosophy for everyday living. This book will not only change the way you see the world but also how you interact with it.

In conclusion, "The Bhagavad Gita For Daily Living" is an enlightening and enriching read that instills in its reader a renewed perspective towards life. It is an indispensable companion for those seeking to navigate life's challenges with grace, poise, and wisdom. It's more than just a book, it's a gateway to understanding life, its trials, its joys, and most importantly, oneself.

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