The Bhagavad Gita is one of the outstanding religious classics in the world; and, this translation by Swami Nikhilananda has been called "the first really readable, authoritative translation". The Gita is unique among religious texts in its emphasis on the discharge of everyday duties as an effective discipline for the realization of God. The Gita teaches that if a man performs his duties, discarding all selfish motives, he gains purity of heart and achieves ultimate liberation. The Gita shows the way to spiritualize life through practical spiritual disciplines that can be followed by all.This pocket edition, with only a few necessary notes, is especially designed for devotional reading and convenient to carry. The text is identical to that of the annotated edition and contains an introduction with a brief background and philosophy of The Gita. Hardcover. Pages 256