{"product_id":"the-bhagavad-gita-a-new-translation","title":"The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation","description":"\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/widgets.js\" data-type=\"book\" data-affiliate-id=\"125082\" data-sku=\"9780609810347\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTranslated by Stephen Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElevate Your Mind. Discover Your Purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFor over two millennia, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eThe Bhagavad Gita\u003c\/b\u003e has shone as one of the world’s greatest spiritual masterpieces—a universal roadmap for living with clarity, purpose, and inner peace. In this widely acclaimed translation, bestselling author and scholar Stephen Mitchell brings the timeless text vividly to life for the modern reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Story \u0026amp; The Wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on a legendary battlefield on the brink of war, the Gita opens with the great warrior Arjuna paralyzed by doubt, despair, and the moral weight of the conflict ahead. Turning to his charioteer, Krishna—an incarnate manifestation of the Divine—Arjuna asks the ultimate questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow do I find peace in the midst of chaos?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat is my true duty in this life?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow can I act rightly when the world feels broken?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKrishna’s answers form an extraordinary 700-verse dialogue on the nature of the soul, the power of devotion, and the path of selfless action (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eKarma Yoga\u003c\/b\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Stephen Mitchell Translation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhile many translations of the Gita can feel dense or overly academic, Mitchell’s version is celebrated for its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003eaccessibility, poetic rhythm, and profound clarity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyrical and Living Language:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitchell strips away archaic phrasing to capture the urgent, heartbeat-like cadence of the original Sanskrit poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsightful Introduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a brilliant, deeply personal introduction that contextualizes the Gita's philosophy, making it effortlessly understandable for beginners and long-time students alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e This translation emphasizes the Gita’s psychological and spiritual wisdom over rigid sectarianism, making it a powerful tool for anyone seeking mindfulness, resilience, and self-realization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Mitchell has performed a miracle... He has made this classic text accessible to a whole new generation of readers.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Whether you are seeking a deeper meditation practice, exploring ancient philosophy, or simply looking for guidance through life's daily battles, Stephen Mitchell’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"281\"\u003eBhagavad Gita\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion for your bookshelf and your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vyasa (Traditional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTranslator:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Mitchell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in Paperback \/ Hardcover \/ eBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for fans of:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e, Eckhart Tolle, Marcus Aurelius’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, Eastern philosophy, yoga psychology, and spiritual growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Bliss Yoga ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345283318075,"sku":null,"price":16.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3266\/6939\/files\/BhagavadGita.webp?v=1781466964","url":"https:\/\/anandablissyoga.com\/products\/the-bhagavad-gita-a-new-translation","provider":"Ananda Bliss Yoga ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}