Bhagavadgita — Des Erhabenen Sang by Leopold von Schroeder
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"Bhagavadgita — Des Erhabenen Sang" by Leopold von Schroeder is a philosophical poem translated and introduced in the early 20th century. This work is a part of Indian literature and is recognized as a critical philosophical text that integrates deep spiritual and moral principles through a poetic lens. It centers around the dialogue between the prince Arjuna and Krishna during the fabled battle of Kurukshetra, addressing themes such as duty, righteousness, and
the nature of reality. The opening of the text provides a detailed introduction about the significance of the Bhagavadgita, characterizing it as a unique blend of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality that has been revered in India for centuries. It sets the scene for the epic narrative, where Arjuna, confronted with the moral dilemmas of war and familial ties, is counseled by Krishna. This dialogue lays the foundation for the teachings on duty, detachment, and the eternal nature of the soul that unfold in the subsequent verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Schroeder, Leopold von, 1851-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Bhagavadgita — Des Erhabenen Sang Religiöse Stimmen der Völker: Die Religion des alten Indien II |
| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner, Juliet Sutherland, Wolfgang Menges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Epic poetry |
| Subject | Hinduism -- Sacred books |
| Subject | Sanskrit poetry -- Translations into German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33186 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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