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Sacred Songs: The Mahabharata’S Many Gitas is a thoughtful collection that brings the Mahabharata's timeless wisdom to modern readers. This book gathers the epic's gitas—brief, powerful passages on duty, wisdom, and the path of the heart—into accessible translations designed to illuminate enduring questions. Perfect for readers drawn to Hindu philosophy, spiritual seekers, students of myth and literature, and anyone seeking guidance for daily life, this volume carries a reverent, uplifting tone that invites quiet reflection.
Structured with care, Sacred Songs: The Mahabharata’S Many Gitas presents each gita with a concise introduction and helpful context. The translations retain the original cadence while rendering the verses in clear, contemporary English, making ancient wisdom feel immediate. The book reads like a guided journey through themes of dharma, courage, devotion, and discernment, offering bite-sized meditations for study or daily reflection.
Beyond the verses themselves, the book offers brief notes and a glossary to connect ideas across the epic. Its lyrical, contemplative voice makes the learning experience engaging rather than didactic, inviting readers to pause, ponder, and apply insights to relationships, work, and personal growth.
With Sacred Songs: The Mahabharata’S Many Gitas, readers gain a deeper understanding of the epic’s teachings, a steadier sense of purpose, and a quiet, lasting sense of possibility that can shape daily choices and relationships.
Product Details
Author
Bibek Debroy
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages
704
Language
English
SKU
9789357025096
ISBN
9789357025096
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,295
₹ 1,100
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Bibek Debroy Has An Interest In Indology And Sanskrit. He Is Known For His Unabridged Translations Of Itihasa Purana Texts From Sanskrit To English—The Bhagavat Gita, The Mahabharata, The Hari Vamsha, The Valmiki Ramayana, The Bhagavata Purana, The Markandeya Purana, The Brahma Purana, The Vishnu Purana And The Shiva Purana. A Translation Of The Brahmanda Purana Is Awaiting Publication. The Word Count Of Translations Already Completed Amounts To Five Million, And In 2019, He Featured In Theimca Book Of Records As The ‘Most Prolific Translator’. He Has Been Conferred With The Padmashri And The Title Of ‘Vachaspati’. Other Than Translations, He Is The Author Of The Much-Acclaimed The Bhagavad Gita For Millennials And Devi For Millennials, And Has Edited, Along With Anuradha Goyal, The Book Navaratri: When Devi Comes Home. We Believe In The Power Of Discovery. That'S Why We Create Books For Everyone That Explore Ideas And Nurture Curiosity About The World We Live In. From First Words To The Big Bang, From The Wonders Of Nature To City Adventures, You Will Find Expert Knowledge, Hours Of Fun And Endless Inspiration In The Pages Of Our Books. Www.Dk.Com Biography: Bibek Debroy Is A Renowned Economist, Scholar And Translator. He Has Worked In Universities, Research Institutes, Industry And For The Government. He Has Widely Published Books, Papers And Articles On Economics. As A Translator, He Is Best Known For His Magnificent Rendition Of The Mahabharata In Ten Volumes As Well As The Three-Volume Valmiki Ramayana-Both Of Which Have Been Published To Wide Acclaim By Penguin Classics. He Is Also The Author Of Sarama And Her Children, Which Splices His Interest In Hinduism With His Love For Dogs.