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The Yoga of the Bhagavat Gita
by Prem, Sri Krishna
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
21 Cecil Court, Charing Cross Road, London: John M. Watkins, 1948. State Second Edition on wrapper. 1948 at title page; no other dates. Fine navy buckram (cloth) boards, blind-stamp border, gilt spine titles, lt. shelf wear. Pages near fine; toning at endpapers. Matte beige wrapper w/black titles and reviews at front, back panels, moderate wear, rub; unclipped 12s. 6d., protected in new clear sleeve. Near very good in rare original jacket. One of the world's greatest spiritual testaments, inspiring countless seekers in both East and West for over a thousand years. Here, Sri Krishna Prem reveals the practical teachings of the Gita in simple language that directly penetrates to the intellect and heart of modern readers. Step by step, he reveals the Gita's sacred path to the perfect poise and harmony destined for each soul. Includes original 1937 preface from Sri Krishna Prem. Contents: "... Prolegomena: The General Setting; Chapter I. The Yoga of the Dejection of Arjuna; II. The Yoga of the Discriminative Wisdom; III. The Yoga of Action; IV. The Yoga of the Partial Knowledge; V. The Yoga of Renunciation; VI. The Yoga of Meditation; VII. The Yoga of Knowledge; VIII. The Yoga of the Imperishable Eternal; IX. The Yoga of the Royal Science and Secret; X. The Yoga of the Pervading Powers; XI. ...of the Vision of the Cosmic Form; XII. ...of Devotion; XIII. ... of Distinction Between the Field and Knower of the Field; XIV. ...of the Division of the Three Gunas; XV. The Yoga of the Highest Spirit; XVI. ...of the Division Between the Bright and Dark Powers; XVII. The Yoga of the Threefold Faith; XVIII. ...of the Renunciation of Liberation; Appendix A. Terms and Consciousness of Form; B. Note on the Words Soul and Matter; C. Four States of Consciousness; D. Note on Avatara; E. Diagram of the Cosmic Levels; F. Process of Cosmic Manifestation; G. The After-Death Paths; H. On the Five Elements; and, a Glossary." From dedication: ...to my guru, Sri Krishna Sevika, Sri Sri Yashoda Mai, To whom alone is due whatever truth its pages contain. Printed in Great Britain at Edinburgh. 224 pages. Insured post.. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Book.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 018720
- Title
- The Yoga of the Bhagavat Gita
- Author
- Prem, Sri Krishna
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- John M. Watkins
- Place of Publication
- 21 Cecil Court, Charing Cross Road, London
- Date Published
- 1948
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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