In the Bhagavad Gita?? Prince Arjuna asks direct?? uncompromising? questions of his spiritual guide on the eve of a great battle.

In? this best-selling and expanded edition of the most famous --and popular -- of Indian?scriptures?? Eknath Easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key concepts of Hindu religious thought and the technical vocabulary of yoga.

Chapter introductions?? notes?? and a glossary help readers understand the book's message. Most importantly?? this translation uses simple?? clear language to impart the poetry?? universality?? and timelessness of the Gita's teachings.