The Holy Geeta

This is a fantastic publications and I think myself fortunate to have a copy. One of the wonderful things about the Gita is that it contains the entire teaching: the yogas, purifications, meditations as well as the final steps to self-realisation. Swami Chinmayananda elucidates the verses using straightforward and easy to understand language but ensures that the depth of the meaning is accurately conveyed. We are lucky to have these words from a man who not only had read and studied all the great vedantic texts but is also self-realised. While no book can compare to a living teacher, this book comes very close. On the negative, it is quite a lengthy book, and some of his commentaries are quite verbose and can be repetitive. However I found the repetition to be a useful aid to understanding, I never found it difficult to read and there is a sense of trust in the commentaries accuracy and authoritativeness. The binding of the book is also good, especially by Indian standards, and so this book takes up less space on my bookshelf that I expected it to. If you are serious about understanding one of the most important spiritual texts, or are a seeker of liberation, I would highly recommend this.

One of my friend recommended this particular book. I haven’t read it yet but she throughly enjoyed it so. I bought it in advance before it is too late.

Beautifully written and a comprehensive, authentic explanation of the Geeta.

There are so many translations of Gita, this seems to be the best due to its commentary. Others have made it complicated failing to translate the message from sanskrit to english.

An amazing book, well worth it of buying ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Of the many commentaries on the Gita available, I consider this version the best one by far. Chinmayananda's warmth & intelligence pours out of each page. Incredibly detailed and thought-provoking, there are depths to this commentary I find quite difficult to convey in a book review. If you've seen or heard old recordings of Chinmayananda speaking and were captivated by his voice and delivery, then this commentary will be a total delight for you. Top tip: You can get this hardcover version for about £9 inc p&p directly from Chinmaya Mission UK, rather than the outrageous prices asked for on here.

Just got this today excited to read it. This has been on my list for a while. Arrived early and the cover is lovely and well made but I'm sure the contents will be even better. Hope this book educates me well and further assists with my spiritual and religious journey.

Book arrived in perfect condition, well packaged. Beautiful book. Thank you

This is the third translation of the Gita that I have purchased. It is easy to read and is understandable.

Quality book not only for the content but also for the material from which it is made.

I enjoyed reading this for self-help purposes. It has a high re-read factor and definitely gives a lot of food for thought.

This is a beautiful book, much more than I expected. The craftsmanship that went into the making of the book is excellent, with strong binding and a nice red cloth bookmark. This book is meant for frequent use and will last a lifetime. Swami Chinmayananda's commentary is well-written and easy to understand for those new to the Gita. I highly recommend this book!