Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds I & II

The Bhagavad Gita and the Hymns of the Rig Veda

By: Deepak Chopra MD

Narrated by: Deepak Chopra MD

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

In this illuminating audio experience, Deepak Chopra invites listeners to experience the therapeutic power of sound through language and music. In Volume I, Deepak explains how language forms our material reality and shapes our beliefs and behavior. Listeners are treated to a selection of sacred verses from the Bhagavad Gita that spontaneously generate insight, intuition, and inner harmony.

In Volume II, Deepak continues with a selection of hymns and prayers from an ancient Indian scripture, the Rig Veda. Filled with praise to the gods, the elements, and the bounty of the earth, the recording takes listeners on an unforgettable journey into the true nature of the universe. The more one listens to these sacred verses, the more one gains from the healing power contained within the sound of the verse themselves.

©1994 Deepak Chopra, M.D. (P)1994 New World Library/Amber-Allen

Great, as usual!

Deepak has always had my admiration. He understands Western minds! Also his voice is hypnotic. I was waiting for this title!

Good Explanation

I have heard more traditional ones and it is usually believed that narrator should not derive his own meanings and explanations from the sacred texts. But deepak chopra really proved them wrong. This is a very good summary.

Profound & inspiring insights into ancient texts!

Thank you, Dr. Chopra, for an inspiring read of the Bhagavad Gita and Rig Veda with assistance in understanding these ancient texts! I will listen again and again to these wise words. Also, going forward, I will be much more aware of the language I use. Peace, love and blessings to you and to everyone at Audible for another great audiobook!

Too Much Distraction

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I was not quite sure what to make of this title. The sacred texts it included are almost required reading for anyone interested in the the spiritual traditions of India, but somehow the audiobook didn't work for me.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Doesn't apply.

What aspect of Deepak Chopra’s performance would you have changed?

I had no problem with Mr. Chopra's performance, but the background music and synthesizer were too much. The words have stood the test of time, I didn't need accompaniment. When I tried to listen on my headphones it was too distracting.

Could you see Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds, Volumes I and II being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

There could easily be a movie or TV series on the Bhagavad Gita and other vedic scriptures. Images would possibly enhance, but I also think it would distract from the oral tradition or the recitation.

Excellent Work

Dr. Chopra, here makes an interesting expose of what it means to be truly human. As hope bringing as it might be, it is also a challenging book. 25k hours of pure programming that we have to undo to be able to begin to unravel what we are capable of is no mean feat, hence it is challenging.
However, it gives hope because it lets the reader know that whatever you desire your life to be, your life can become. He gives voice to the scripture that says, "if you say to a mountain, be uprooted and be planted in the sea, it will obey you." In other words, our words are the causes of creation. YOU have the POWER to CREATE YOUR REALITY. The only question is, DO YOU BELIEVE IT?

In English!! Dah - where are the sacred verses

I didnt buy this one to hear Deepak Chopra transalate the Bhagavad Geeta in English to me...I wanted to hear the Sanskrit verses which are so intense and soothing to hear! Plus there are only 13 chapters in this audio book - The Bhagavad Geeta has 18 chapters!!

Extremely disappointing

Extremely disappointing audiobook. Cannot think of such poor work by Dr Deepak Chopra.

Interesting but not great

I like Deepak as he has a great intellect and a great way of explaining things. Although I found the early part of these recordings interesting they become repetitive and I found it a challenge to listen to it all they way through.