The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation Paperback – August 5, 2008

Having read atleast 3 versions of the Bhagavad Gita (Radhakrishnan, Prabhupada, Easwaran), Thompson's translation is suprisingly poetic and has a refreshing feel to it that many editions miss in pursuit of philosophical,doctrinal discussion that are indeed useful for advanced students and seekers, but not for introductory reading for someone that is new to Hindu, samkhya philosophy.I'm glad my Intro to Hinduism professor chose this edition of the Bhagavad Gita because it is very readable and still manages to capture the main messages and brilliance of Krishna's doctrine to Arjuna. This translation is very accurate, Thompson does indeed have a thorough understanding of Sanskrit as is evidenced by the flow of language in his rendering of the Gita. Certainly recommend this translation to anyone reading the Bhagavad Gita for the first time or for just a casual, but accurate reading.

It as a prose translation of the BG. It is meant for very basic readers and doesn't have relevant discussions or information about the text.

This book was required for my daughter's College Religions class. It was perfect for what she needed and was required.

This is a great book! George Thompson does a wonderful job! I really loved this book, and found it fascinating!

I thought this was a clear and eloquent translation. I've read the Gita before but this translation sticks with me. I thought that the introduction and the notes were excellent at situating the Gita as it related to the earlier ritualistic Vedas and to the new religions of Buddhism and Jainism.

As has been reported by Koenraad Elst on his blog from April 2012, George Thompson holds racist views about Hinduism and Krishna. I can't imagine somebody translating the Bhagavad Gita who is not sympathetic to Hinduism. I wouldn't buy the book.

LOVE this book, it’s essential for yoga training and for life

Great!

CHAPTER WISE VERSES ARE NOT EXPLANED PROPERLY...AUTHOR FAILS TO ASSERT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BHAGVAD GITA

The phrase of bhagwad gita is not at all explained.