My Gita

· Rupa Publications India
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256
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About this ebook

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most widely read and influential texts in India and across the world. Over the centuries, countless scholars, authors, and thinkers have translated and interpreted its teachings, each offering their own perspective. Devdutt Pattanaik's My Gita continues this long tradition—but with a distinctly modern voice.

What sets My Gita apart is its contemporary approach. Rather than presenting the Gita's teachings in their full original structure of thousands of verses—an overwhelming commitment for many modern readers—Pattanaik organizes the text thematically. He distills the central ideas into accessible concepts that speak directly to today's world, where the individual self often takes priority and where ancient dialogues between Krishna and Arjuna may feel distant or unfamiliar.

By interpreting the Gita through the lens of modern life, Pattanaik bridges that gap. He presents Krishna's teachings in ways that resonate with current social, cultural, and psychological realities. His explanations help readers understand how these ancient ideas apply to contemporary challenges, from identity and duty to self-knowledge and personal growth.

Engaging, insightful, and thoughtfully structured, My Gita offers a refreshing entry point into one of India's most profound philosophical works—making it meaningful for readers who seek timeless wisdom in a modern context.

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most widely read and influential texts in India and across the world. Over the centuries, countless scholars, authors, and thinkers have translated and interpreted its teachings, each offering their own perspective. Devdutt Pattanaik's My Gita continues this long t...

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About the author

Devdutt Pattanaik writes and lectures on the relevance of mythology in modern times. He has written over 500 articles in newspapers, and thirty books, which include Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana, 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art, 7 Secrets of Shiva, 7 Secrets of Vishnu, 7 Secrets of the Goddess, The Book of Ram, 99 Thoughts on Ganesha, Shikhandi and Other Tales They Don't Tell You and Myth=Mithya: Decoding Hindu Mythology. He lives in Mumbai. For more information on Devdutt and his books, visit devdutt.com

Devdutt Pattanaik writes and lectures on the relevance of mythology in modern times. He has written over 500 articles in newspapers, and thirty books, which include Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana, 7 Secrets of Hindu Calendar Art, ...

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