Bhagavad Gita: Its Feeling and Philosophy [Hardcover]

Swami B.V. Tripurari (Author)

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Publication Date: October 1, 2001

The Bhagavad-Gita is India's most concise expression of the perennial philosophy. Speaking directly to the soul, it pinpoints the cause of all suffering-material attachment-and offers a remedy to this common human malady: the paths of right livelihood, mystic insight, devotion, and ultimately unconditional love. In this edition, Swami B.V. Tripurari comments on the Gita's philosophy in contemporary language, making it both traditional and contemporary at once. Replete with original Devanagari script, word for word translation, and English translation of the text, Swami Tripurari's commentary brings to light the spiritual emotion of Krishna and Arjuna as they discuss the nature of enlightened life.

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About the Author

Writer, teacher, and Hindu monastic, SWAMI B. V. TRIPURARI has become one of today's most respected spiritual writers. He has served as vice-president of the World Vaishnava Association and was nominated for the prestigious Louisville Grawemeyer award. His writing has redefined the importance of Vedanta for postmodern times.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: Mandala Publishing (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886069530
• ISBN-13: 978-1886069534
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,195,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful Gita, January 18, 2002

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A. Hogan (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bhagavad Gita: Its Feeling and Philosophy (Hardcover)

The Bhagavad Gita is a series of instructions given by the Lord Krishna to his friend Arjuna on the eve of a fratricidal war. Krisha brings the chariot to the center of the battlefield as arjuna surveys the field.Whether it is allegorical or historical, the verses that have followed are sacred lierature to 800 million hindus, and countless others [myself included] have taken great succor in their wisdom and grace.I received of copy of this Gita from the swami's ashram in California. The first thing I noticed was how well done the volume is. Heavy bonded paper, l0vely endpapers,three ribbon markers adorn the book. So it is pleasant to the eye and touch. Then I started the book. Swami B. V. Tripurari is a either former hare krishna or still one[cant tell] and he dedicates the book to the founder of the sect,Swami Prabhupada, the author of Bhagavad Gita as it is, the bestselling gita in the world, and the most difficult to read. Its purports are tough, esoteric and truthfully, difficult for me to read. This volume, is none of that.Perhaps it is the grace of Swami B. V. Tripurari being english speaking? Either way, the purports are not pedantic[blessedly] are clear, and attempt not only toconnect them with modern life[the perrenial philosophy] but puts the Gita in its historical context[this is not the first time that Krishna is at Kuruksetra,which is where the Bhagavad gita takes place]. Each verse is in Sanskrit, then broken down in a word by word englih trans;lation, then an explanation[or purport] of eACH VERSE IS GIVEN.His tone, again, in explaining each verse is easy, almost quiet, not overwhelming. Swami B. V. Tripurari seems to be less on a crusade then writing this for his own edification[as he states in his preface],though I think this somewhat self deprecating.i HAVE 15 OR SO GITA TRANSLATIONS THAT i OWN AND USE,FROM YOGANANDA'S MAMMOTH TWO VOLUME MASTERPIECE, TO THE LIVING GITA BY SRI SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA[WHICH IS MY FAVORITE], this volume can stand with any of them. It is very,very user friendly, its translation seems pretty good[Though the best translation,period is in Bhagavad Gita by WINTHROP SARGEANT, }.Swami B. V. Tripurari has done us a service withthis volume, obviously his labor of love. Very very well done, lovely to look at and to hold, and a blessing to read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clear Introduction to Gaudiya Vaisnavism, April 14, 2007

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Martin (Overland Park, KS, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bhagavad Gita: Its Feeling and Philosophy (Hardcover)

Swami Tripurari uses the Bhagavad Gita as a backdrop for a solid, basic introduction to the theology of Gaudiya Vaisnavism.

Though somewhat dogmatic at times, this commentary brings together those loose ends that seem to get scattered around in the various gaudiya writings you find on the web.

If you've ever wondered just "what they're talking about", this book will give you the basic outline of the beliefs behind all that terminology.

With honesty, love and solid scholarship Swami Tripurari shows you a much fuller picture.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most readable and understandable edition yet!, March 14, 2007

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Michael Kubitzky "Laxmi" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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As a yoga teacher and yoga teacher teacher trainer I am pleased to finally come across an edition of the Bhagavad Gita written in contemporary language with an authoritative voice, that, although remaining faithful to tradition, is devoid of fanaticism. Swami Tripurari's edition of Gita is by far the most readable edition I have yet encountered, being easy undrstand even to those new to the Gita. The translations are accurate and the comentary clear and consise. The printing and binding are high quality to last a lifetime.