Praise from
Scholars
"The Bhagavad Gita is a
religious classic; Graham Schweig's felicitous translation
of it deserves to be called a classic in its own
right."
---ARVIND SHARMA, Birks
Professor of Comparative Religion
at McGill University and author of Our Religions
"With all due respect to
the Analects of Confucius, it is safe to say that the soul
of Asia has been formed and informed by the Tao Te Ching,
the Bodhisattva's vow in Buddhism, and the Bhagavad Gita.
Schweig's new, beautiful, and accessible translation of the
Gita, backed by his enormous knowledge and authoritative
commentary, will remain the standard text of this marvelous
Song for years to come, if indeed it is ever superseded."
---HUSTON SMITH, author of The
World's Religions
"There are several
translations of this seminal Hindu scripture. Some are very
precise and literal but read awkwardly in English. Other
translations are beautiful but at times sacrifice accuracy.
Schweig's translation combines a subtle feel for the
Sankrit text along with a clear rendering of the more
difficult philosophical ideas, while the English is crystal
clear and eminently readable. I will happily use Schweig's
Gita in my classes."
---ARIEL GLUCKLICH, professor
of theology (Hinduism)
at Georgetown University
author of Climbing Chamundi Hill
"Schweig has produced a
beautifully readable, accurate and respectful translation
that should become the standard text for classroom use. The
accompanying materials in the introduction and appendices
are more than sufficient for an educated understanding of
this valuable religious text."
---JOHN BORELLI, Special
Assistant to the President
at Georgetown University
Praise from
Readers
*****The Way of Devotion
Helpfully Illuminated, June 17, 2007 By Robert L. Rose
(5-star rating on Amazon.com)
Of the many translations of The Bhagavad Gita I have read
this is certainly one of the best. Schweig's work with the
text (very inviting format and pleasant meter) and in the
commentaries is helping me to understand, for the first
time, I think, the appeal of devotional (bhakti) yoga. In
particular, Krishna's encouragement to be "absorbed in
yoga" is continuing to intrigue me as I re-read this
elegant translation.
