The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader

The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 309
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ISBN-10 : 9781315438993
ISBN-13 : 1315438992
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Book Synopsis The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader by : M. V. Nadkarni

Download or read book The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader written by M. V. Nadkarni and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the Bhagavad-Gita? Is it just a religious text? When was it composed? How relevant is it to the modern world? This book answers these foundational questions and goes beyond. It critically examines the Bhagavad-Gita in terms of its liberal, humanist and inclusive appeal, bringing out its significance for the present times and novel applications. The author elaborates the philosophy underlying the text as also its ethical, spiritual and moral implications. He also responds to criticisms that have been levelled against the text by Ambedkar, D. D. Kosambi, and more recently, Amartya Sen. The volume proposes unique bearings of the text in diverse fields such as business & management and scientific research. Eclectic and accessible, this work will be of interest to scholars of philosophy, religion, history, business & management studies as well as the general reader.


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