{"product_id":"bhagavad-gita-2-vols-in-1","title":"Bhagavad Gita (2 Vols. in 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBhagavad Gita (2 Vols. in 1)\u003c\/em\u003e typically refers to a two-volume edition of the \u003cem\u003eBhagavad Gita\u003c\/em\u003e that has been combined into a single book. This is often a special or comprehensive edition that may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe full text of the \u003cem\u003eBhagavad Gita\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 700 verses, which form part of the Indian epic \u003cem\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e, are presented, capturing the dialogue between the prince Arjuna and his charioteer, Lord Krishna. The teachings focus on key philosophical concepts like duty (dharma), selflessness, devotion (bhakti), and liberation (moksha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommentaries or Essays:\u003c\/strong\u003e These editions often include extensive commentaries or interpretative essays, sometimes from renowned philosophers, scholars, or spiritual teachers like \u003cstrong\u003eSwami Vivekananda\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSwami Sivananda\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eA.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada\u003c\/strong\u003e. These commentaries provide deeper insights into the philosophical and practical aspects of the text, offering both historical and modern perspectives on its teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, some editions also aim to make the \u003cem\u003eGita\u003c\/em\u003e more accessible by explaining the philosophical nuances in simpler language or by including detailed explanations of the verses to help readers understand their relevance in contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch two-volume editions may be organized as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first volume could contain the text itself along with an introduction to the Gita’s context in the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e, setting the stage for the philosophical discourse between Arjuna and Krishna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e The second volume often includes the detailed commentaries, essays, and sometimes reflections or translations by prominent scholars, which help the reader navigate the deeper meanings of the verses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Franklin Edgerton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45938023792778,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/files\/bhagavad-gita-2-vols-in-1-309753.jpg?v=1739090990","url":"https:\/\/www.motilalbanarsidass.com\/products\/bhagavad-gita-2-vols-in-1","provider":"Motilal Banarsidass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}