Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Translation)

An excellent book for Gita

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It is sad to see this Bhagavad Gita with only word meaning written by reverred Swami Dayananda Saraswati being sold for Rs 999 , whereas similar editions from Gita Press is priced at less than 100. Looks like SWami Dayananda Organisation after Swamiji's samadhi, are depending on revenue from Book sales for running the organisation in the absence of swamiji. But pricing so high defies all reason and Swamiji would not have approved of this.

The translation is to the point but not too exhaustive to tire u after few pages :)

This translation of Bhagavad-Gita by Swami Dayananda Saraswati is a personal favorite of mine, but I will admit to being an Advaita Vedantist. When I had heard that the Gita was revered by all Hindus, I felt that I should read it. I started with Prabhupada's translation, which seemed contentious and absolutist. That made me feel that the Gita was not being given its due. When I read Swami Dayananda's translation, things seemed a lot clearer to me. Although Swami Dayananda is an Advaita Vedantist, I feel that his translation does not reflect his philosophical biases through (as Swami Vivekananda has put it) "text-torturing" to make a philosophical point. I'm no Sanskrit scholar, granted. I just feel that Swami Dayananda has given his version of the Gita a lot of care and has translated according to the Sanskrit, not according to his belief in what the Sanskrit "should" say. I also loved that I could look at the verses in the original Sanskrit and brush up on my script. If you are thinking about buying this translation, I also highly recommend Swami Dayananda's "The teaching of the Bhagavad-Gita" as a companion.

Highly recommend this book. My favorite translation of the Gita. Swami Dayananda is the real deal, a true Guru you can trust.

As an Advaita Vedantist I loved the clear English translation - no assumption on the traditions of the reader. As a student of the Sanskrit language I loved that there are no commentaries: I can compare the Devangari script with the IAST (Romanised Sanskrit) then read the translation in English. I find this excellent as both a devotional and educational work! I've now ordered more of Swami Dayananda Saraswati's writings!

Very accurate translation. Very easy to read print. Just an excellent book.Andy