The Song Celestial Or Bhagavad-Gita And The Light Of Asia

By Edwin Arnold

Book Overview

""The Song Celestial Or Bhagavad-Gita And The Light Of Asia"" is a book written by Edwin Arnold, an English poet and journalist. The book is a combination of two works, the Bhagavad-Gita and The Light of Asia. The Bhagavad-Gita is a Hindu scripture that is considered to be one of the most important texts in Indian philosophy and religion. It is a conversation between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna, who is actually an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The Light of Asia is a poem by Arnold that tells the story of the life of the Buddha, from his birth to his enlightenment and death. Arnold's book provides a unique perspective on these two important religious texts. He presents them side by side, highlighting the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism. He also provides commentary and analysis, offering his own interpretations of the texts. Overall, ""The Song Celestial Or Bhagavad-Gita And The Light Of Asia"" is a fascinating exploration of two of the most important religious and philosophical traditions in the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hinduism, Buddhism, or comparative religion.The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita and The Light of Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425453295
• ISBN13: 9781425453299
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"