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The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata): Being a discourse between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being under the form of Krishna

by Edwin Arnold

Level C2 · ProficientPoetryPhilosophy20 chapters
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About this book

Amid the looming battle of Kurukshetra, Prince Arjuna faces a profound moral crisis, prompting a divine discourse with Krishna on duty, righteousness, and the path to spiritual wisdom. This poetic dialogue explores timeless questions of faith and action on the brink of war.

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Contents

20 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03CHAPTER I
04CHAPTER II
05CHAPTER III
06CHAPTER IV
07CHAPTER V
08CHAPTER VI
09CHAPTER VII
10CHAPTER VIII
11CHAPTER IX
12CHAPTER X

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