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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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 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.
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.
The Bhagavad Gita which is often referred to as simply the Gita, is
a 700-verse scripture that is part of a Hindu epic. It is a sacred
text of the Hindus.
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