Review of Srimad Bhagavad Gita
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[i][Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Srimad Bhagavad Gita" by Urmilla Chawla.][/i] [rwc=id467910-125]4 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Rhymed Verses by Urmilla Chawla is a rhymed version of the sacred Hindu scriptures. The 136-page book is divided into eighteen discourses with themes such as the path to self-knowledge, meditation, and God.
Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Rhymed Verses contains seven hundred verses that narrate the dialogue between Lord Krishna (the incarnation of Vishnu) and Arjuna (an accomplished warrior of the Mahabharata war). It tells the story of two brothers, King Dhritarashtra, a father of one hundred Kauravas, and King Pandu, a father of five Pandavas. The Kauravas refused to give the Pandavas their fair share of the Hastinapur kingdom, which led to the Mahabharata war. However, Arjuna, the third son of King Pandu, became disheartened at the thought of killing his friends and clan men just for getting their share of the kingdom. He expressed his grief to his non-combatant charioteer and guide, Lord Krishna, who gave him important life lessons. The dialogue between them was interpreted into verses of two rhymed lines, with other notable teachings of Bhagavad Gita.
I appreciate how the author included a glossary from the Sanskrit language and their English denotations. The pictorial representation and flow chart of some critical thoughts of the Gita will serve as a quick comprehension aid for non-Hindus. The rhymes in the verses were well structured. I believe Urmilla Chawla achieve her aim for this book, as the verses were easy to understand. Therefore, I rate Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Rhymed Verses4 out of 4 stars.
I like that the history of the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata war was well explained. It piqued my interest, and I would gladly love to read more about the Mahabharata war. The book is thought-provoking. It deals with the meaning and purpose of life. My favorite point is how attaining perfection is solely dependent on the amount of effort invested.
There is nothing I dislike about the book. I must commend the author for an excellent background work before writing this book. Also, this is a well-edited book because I found only a few grammatical errors that did not distract my reading flow.
In conclusion, I recommend the book to Hindus in search of a deeper understanding of the Bhagavad Gita; it will prove to be a pivotal instrument in their quest. Avid lovers of history and theology will also enjoy it. Other religions might not find the book interesting. However, most of the thoughts in this book are applicable to our daily activities. ****** [i]Srimad Bhagavad Gita [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=467910]on Bookshelves[/url]
Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Rhymed Verses contains seven hundred verses that narrate the dialogue between Lord Krishna (the incarnation of Vishnu) and Arjuna (an accomplished warrior of the Mahabharata war). It tells the story of two brothers, King Dhritarashtra, a father of one hundred Kauravas, and King Pandu, a father of five Pandavas. The Kauravas refused to give the Pandavas their fair share of the Hastinapur kingdom, which led to the Mahabharata war. However, Arjuna, the third son of King Pandu, became disheartened at the thought of killing his friends and clan men just for getting their share of the kingdom. He expressed his grief to his non-combatant charioteer and guide, Lord Krishna, who gave him important life lessons. The dialogue between them was interpreted into verses of two rhymed lines, with other notable teachings of Bhagavad Gita.
I appreciate how the author included a glossary from the Sanskrit language and their English denotations. The pictorial representation and flow chart of some critical thoughts of the Gita will serve as a quick comprehension aid for non-Hindus. The rhymes in the verses were well structured. I believe Urmilla Chawla achieve her aim for this book, as the verses were easy to understand. Therefore, I rate Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Rhymed Verses4 out of 4 stars.
I like that the history of the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata war was well explained. It piqued my interest, and I would gladly love to read more about the Mahabharata war. The book is thought-provoking. It deals with the meaning and purpose of life. My favorite point is how attaining perfection is solely dependent on the amount of effort invested.
There is nothing I dislike about the book. I must commend the author for an excellent background work before writing this book. Also, this is a well-edited book because I found only a few grammatical errors that did not distract my reading flow.
In conclusion, I recommend the book to Hindus in search of a deeper understanding of the Bhagavad Gita; it will prove to be a pivotal instrument in their quest. Avid lovers of history and theology will also enjoy it. Other religions might not find the book interesting. However, most of the thoughts in this book are applicable to our daily activities. ****** [i]Srimad Bhagavad Gita [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=467910]on Bookshelves[/url]
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