• The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita

  • Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • By: Swami Kriyananda
  • Narrated by: Swami Kriyananda
  • Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (545 ratings)

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The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita

By: Swami Kriyananda
Narrated by: Swami Kriyananda
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Publisher's summary

Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people's lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda shares the profound insights of Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as remembered by one of his few remaining direct disciples, Swami Kriyananda.

This revelation of India's best-loved scripture approaches it from an entirely fresh perspective, showing its deep allegorical meaning as well as its down-to-earth practicality. The themes presented are universal: how to achieve victory in life in union with the divine; how to prepare for life's "final exam", death, and what happens afterward; and how to triumph over all pain and suffering.

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amazing book

very well explained through the understanding of paramhansa yogananda. very practical lessons to learn from.

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Recommend

Most lucid and interesting exposition of the Bhagavad-Gita with the insight of a true Master

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There Is Nothing Like Ths Book.

There is nothing like this book. Period. Listen to it and be blessed.

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Excellent discourse on Bhagavad Gita.

Bhagavad Gita shows the path for freedom from human sufferings.
Author Swami Kriyananda explained it very clearly.

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Outstanding

Outstanding and timeless material for the meditative spiritual seeker in the West. Beautifully narrated by Swami Kriyananda.

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Listen

5/5 stars listen to this great audiobook. Yes, give it a go please. Yes.

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For a seeker of spirituality

Understanding the Bhagavat Gita which in essence is connecting to God. Shows how the Gita and the Bible convey the same eternal truth.

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Verbal History

This is a piece of verbal history. You will not learn, in reading the Bhagavad Gita alone, what you will learn by hearing this book. There is understanding here that will reveal to you the meaning of the book you may have missed.

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The only book on this earth

Everything is simply perfect. Everyone must listen this book.Will listen again. thank you for everything.

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Great!!!

Phenomenal! I knew nothing of the Bhagdava Gita and this was the perfect book for me to get introduced!

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