The Glory of the Gita

by C.S. Mahadevan

The Bhagwad Gita has inspired the lives of millions of people down the ages. Every now and then a new relevance, a new meaning is given to the eighteen beautiful chapters taken from the Mahabharat. In his book, The Glory of the Gita, the author has based his interpretation on stories from the ancient text of the Padma Purana. He has explained the symbolic benefits of reading the Gita, the divine benefits of chanting the mantras, by offering us a glimpse into an ancient civilisation about which one has scant knowledge. The book, through its adapted stories, hopes to reach out to the younger generation, who generally seem quite oblivious to the divine goodness of the Gita and its philosophy. Though a slim volume, it is a novel reading experience.

About the Author:

Prof. C.S. Mahadevan has been working as a journalist since 1974. He has regularly contributed articles and book reviews to leading newspapers and journals on a variety of themes ranging from economics to Indology, politics and religion. He is the Founder-Secretary of the International Society for Investigation of Ancient Civilisations, which has its headquarters in the USA. At present, he is the Associate Editor of the Kisan World.REVIEWS: Prof. C.S. Mahadevan, ably presents shortcuts for life-after-death and also for the living. He highlights the Gita's concept of a man ideally suited to enter the realms of spiritual elevation... will be a source of inspiration to a vast number of searching hearts and perplexed minds. H.H. RANI GOURI LAKSHMI BAYIThe book is a guideline for young people to achieve goals of life...it is a small book, but small is beautiful. N. MAHALINGAM