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This study presents details about the life and philosophy of the
founder of Buddhism, Prince Gautama of India or the Buddha, in the
form of a poem as told from an imaginary Buddhist character. When
originally published in 1926, little was known of Buddhism in
Europe and Arnold aimed to inform the west of basic Buddhist
concepts and the effects this had on India and Hinduism. This title
will be of interest to students of Religion and Asian studies.
First published in 1909, this book presents an English translation
of chapters 25-42 of the Bhishma Parva from the epic Sanskrit poem
Mahabharata - better known as the Bhagavad-Gita, reckoned as one of
the "Five Jewels" of Devanagari literature. The plot consists of a
dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, the Supreme Deity, in a
war-chariot prior to a great battle. The conversation that takes
place unfolds a philosophical system which remains the prevailing
Brahmanic belief, blending the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and
the Vedas. Building on a number of preceding translations, this
highly-regarded poetic interpretation provides a major work of
literature in an accessible popular form.
First published in 1915, this book presents a dramatization of part
ofthe author's The Light of Asia. The original text represents one
of the first successful attempts to popularise Buddhism and its
founder Gautama Buddha - presenting his life, teachings and
philosophy in verse poetry. This adaptation dramatizes part of the
The Light of Asia and includes staging instructions, properties
required, illustrative drawings of suggested costumes, and
incidental music composed specifically for the piece. This book
will be of interest to students of Indian and Buddhist literature -
and how this has interacted with the West - as well as students of
drama.
This study presents details about the life and philosophy of the
founder of Buddhism, Prince Gautama of India or the Buddha, in the
form of a poem as told from an imaginary Buddhist character. When
originally published in 1926, little was known of Buddhism in
Europe and Arnold aimed to inform the west of basic Buddhist
concepts and the effects this had on India and Hinduism. This title
will be of interest to students of Religion and Asian studies.
First published in 1915, this book presents a dramatization of part
ofthe author's The Light of Asia. The original text represents one
of the first successful attempts to popularise Buddhism and its
founder Gautama Buddha - presenting his life, teachings and
philosophy in verse poetry. This adaptation dramatizes part of the
The Light of Asia and includes staging instructions, properties
required, illustrative drawings of suggested costumes, and
incidental music composed specifically for the piece. This book
will be of interest to students of Indian and Buddhist literature -
and how this has interacted with the West - as well as students of
drama.
First published in 1909, this book presents an English translation
of chapters 25-42 of the Bhishma Parva from the epic Sanskrit poem
Mahabharata - better known as the Bhagavad-Gita, reckoned as one of
the "Five Jewels" of Devanagari literature. The plot consists of a
dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, the Supreme Deity, in a
war-chariot prior to a great battle. The conversation that takes
place unfolds a philosophical system which remains the prevailing
Brahmanic belief, blending the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and
the Vedas. Building on a number of preceding translations, this
highly-regarded poetic interpretation provides a major work of
literature in an accessible popular form.
This five thousand year old book of ancient wisdom teachings tells
the story of what happens on a battlefield when Arjuna, a man
fighting for the sake of his land and birthright, meets Lord
Krishna, God in human semblance. Krishna proceeds to give to Arjuna
the spiritual and philosophic instruction that has made this book
an all-time classic of Eastern religious thought. It answers such
pressing questions as "What happens when we die?," and "Do we live
again?"; as well as the correct pathway to enlightenment and moral
service to God. This timeless treasure of spiritual wisdom will not
fail to serve as a fount of inspiration for both the seeker and the
committed spiritual devotee. LARGE PRINT FOR EASIER READING.
"Oh, I wish I were anywhere but here, anywhere out of this
redtape-ridden world of ours! "I wish I were in the planet Mars!""
Whisked away to the legendary red planet, the intrepid Lieutenant
Gullivar Jones is caught up in the adventure of a lifetime. To win
the love of a beautiful princess, he fights his way across a dying
and savage planet of desolate cities, lost races, utopian
societies, and the haunting and unforgettable River of Death. This
classic, influential tale of Mars, written in the utopian tradition
of H. G. Wells's "The Time Machine," is also considered a possible
inspiration for the immortal Barsoom of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Both
reflective and imaginative, "Gullivar of Mars" celebrates the
acuity and storytelling power of science fiction writers of the
early twentieth century and continues to influence writers and to
entertain readers today. This commemorative edition includes the
full text of the classic 1905 edition, a new introduction by
Richard A. Lupoff, an illustration by Thomas Floyd, and an
afterword by Gary Hoppenstand.
2010 Reprint of 1908 edition. The Gita is a small but much loved
part of the vast Hindu epic the Mahabarata, a poetic chronicle
about two warring groups of cousins. The title means Celestial Song
or Song of the Lord. This is a perfect self-help book because it is
not scholarly or academic, but remains a source of the most
profound wisdom, offering a path to steadiness of mind and joy in
one's work that could not be more relevant amid the speed and
pressure of life in the 21st century. This translation is by Edwin
Arnold, noted scholar and translator
Written in the form of a poetic dialogue, it probes Hindu concepts
of the nature of God and what man should do to reach him, providing
a fascinating synopsis of the religious thought and experience of
India through the ages. This edition offers the classic English
verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904). Explanatory
footnotes.
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