The Bhagavad Gita (Vintage Spiritual Classics) Paperback – Deckle Edge, 25 April 2000

The introd to book and the chapters are good. Although it seems to be written for Western readers, it's good for initiation into spirituality.

By far the best translation of Gita I have ever read. Free flowing English.The Introduction running into 54-55 pages deals with Historical background;The Upnishadic Background;Atman and Brahman; Maya;Dharma,Karma,Rebirth and Liberation;Yoga Psychology; Matter and Mind;The Forces of Evolution:The Essence of the Gita;A higher Image;Faith and Spiritual Evolution.This introduction is a little bit heavy stuff for an ordinary person like me but still worth reading.Then starts the free flowing English translation of each verse. There is no Sanskrit verse and its transliteration or word meaning. Instead there is direct translation into English verse by verse. Here is the uniqueness. Translation is really flowing like a majestic river. Mind it,no commentaries of verses are given in this book.Rather introduction of five-six pages to each chapter is given by Diana Morrison which provides insight into each coming chapter.Worth reading.Then at the end of 18 chapters, there are some notes clarifying some verses(1to 3-4)of each chapter.And then Glossary as a guide and explanation of Sanskrit words used in this volume.Very educative portion.Deserves 5 stars.

Written possibly for beginners explains concepts. In most simple ways. A must for someone new to the gita philosophy

The introduction sets the tone by identifying the key components of Hinduism and and then goes on to explain the essence of the Gita. A fantastic and concise read which itself is not an easy task for a seminal and profound Gita. Possibly no other text may have this sort of width and depth as the Gita, a marvel on may I say humans, nature and divinity.

It's a good book to get a basic idea about the vast world of Eastern and Vedic Philosophy, you should definitely get your hands on this one.

Recently bought it after having read many versions of the holy text from other authors and can vouch for its authenticity and the beautifully rendition of Gita's most profound truths in a simple accessible way to those uninitiated.... Is undoubtedly an Classic and should be among in one's personal collections!

Very nice translation of the Bhagavad Gita. I have tried reading other versions of it but the commentary has generally scared me off. This is concise and very good for those starting out to understand this holy book.

Well articulated in simple understandable language with a flow that we can not experience in other people's translations.