The Song of the Goddess [Paperback]

C. Mackenzie Brown (Author)

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Hindu Goddess Religion Most people have heard about the Bhagavad Gita, and may have read it once upon a time. But what about the Devi Gita? In The Song of the Goddess, C. Mackenzie Brown offers an unencumbered translation of the Hindu devotional text the Devi Gita, which dates to somewhere between the 13th and 16th centuries. In an accessible and short introduction, Brown explains that the Devi Gita posits the supremacy of a great goddess, who is called the World Mother. Mackenzie offers a useful synopsis of the Devi, which incorporates elements of the earlier Bhagavad Gita but also moves beyond it to embrace Tantra and various yogic disciplines. (Sept.)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: SUNY Press; First Edition edition (August 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791453944
• ISBN-13: 978-0791453940
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for philosophy, December 11, 2007

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This review is from: The Song of the Goddess (Paperback)

It is obvious that whoever is interested in Indian Philosophy, Bhagavat Gita is one of the main texts to read. Still, for the ones who would like to indulge deeper, it is nice to have Devi Gita in english, which is the philosophy revealed by Devi.
The book starts by a short summary of the epic -after death of Sati- from Shiva Purana, and how much a son of Shiva is needed to save the world from a demon. In accordance with advice from Vishnu, the gods worship Devi for help, and got the promise from the Goddess herself that she will be born as the daughter of the King of Himalaya Mountain, namely Himavan.
When humble Himavan asks from Devi to explain him the universal truth, as he is moved by being in the presence of the Devi and astonished by the news that she will be born as his daughter, Devi accepted to tell her way of philosophy, or song / gita.
It is a wonderful text that is translated with beautifully simple english. I recommend it to everyone who is interested in Indian Philosophy.