• 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 (546 ratings)

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The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita

By: Swami Kriyananda
Narrated by: Swami Kriyananda
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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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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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A beautiful edification of this timeless scripture

I have an autographed hardcover of this book and I have read it several times. I have found it deeply insightful. However, hearing it read by the author added a new dimension of understanding that seemed to further channel the great master’s ray to t listeners. I am deeply grateful for Swamiji’s work.

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Life Long Work Revealed Wisely

I can not say enough about J. Donald Walters.
His life long mission to emulate his spiritual master is magnetic, and magnificently revealed in this volume. Every time I listen to it on my way home from teaching a class of sixth through eighth grade special education students I feel spiritually revived.

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"I'm Zachary."

Another cryptic new release, so pay close attention. This swami downloaded a lot...no clue about intent, still.
"You don't have the right to review."

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The chapters

The chapters does not match with those it’s being read. It would be helpful if the chapters was the same that it’s being read and if it had its name, for reference, it’ll make easier to study.

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A beautiful book of Hindu thought

This book tells the horrific story of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the eyes of those who were there and lived long enough to tell their stories. The eye witness accounts are far more gruesome than King, Craven, Slade or any other horror writer could ever imagine. Chilling to think The bomb over Hiroshima malfunctioned delivering less than one third of its planned devastation and Nagasaki missed a direct hit or the devastation would have been far greater. The point of one of the survivors years later who told an audience it didn't matter who dropped the bomb because we as a world civilization allowed the technology and escalation that lead to it was very thought provoking.

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Amazing journey towards Wisdom!

Spectacular!
Immerse yourself in an amazing journey with Swami Kriyananda towards Wisdom, Understanding, Love and Divinity!

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Great Audible!

I found this audible to be very layman and easy to understand. It is even funny at times!! I didn’t have any knowledge base of Bhagavad Gita going in. This is definitely a great resource!

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