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Godsong

A Verse Translation of the Bhagavad-Gita, with Commentary

by Amit Majmudar
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A fresh, strikingly immediate and elegant verse translation of the classic, with an introduction and helpful guides to each section, by the rising American poet.
Born in the United States into a secularized Hindu family, Amit Majmudar puzzled over the many religious traditions on offer, and found that the Bhagavad Gita had much to teach him with its "song of multiplicities." Chief among them is that "its own assertions aren't as important as the relationships between its characters . . . The Gita imagined a relationship in which the soul and God are equals"; it is, he believes, "the greatest poem of friendship . . . in any language." His verse translation captures the many tones and strategies Krishna uses with Arjuna—strict and berating, detached and philosophical, tender and personable. "Listening guides" to each section follow the main text, and expand in accessible terms on the text and what is happening between the lines. Godsong is an instant classic in the field, from a poet of skill, fine intellect, and—perhaps most important—devotion.

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    March 20, 2018

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      • ISBN: 9781524733483
      • File size: 3272 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781524733483
      • File size: 574 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 15, 2018

      Majmudar, an accomplished author, offers this new translation of one of the most important works of Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita (or Godsong). As an American who grew up in a secularized Hindu family and as Ohio's first Poet laureate, Majmudar (The Abundance: A Novel) is uniquely qualified to produce a modern translation for the English reader. Emphasizing the relationship of the characters over its doctrine, primarily that of Krishna and Arjuna, Majmudar maintains that the Bhagavad Gita depicts a relationship of friendship in which the soul and the Divine are considered as equals. (He asserts that the Gita is the greatest poem on friendship in any language). Overall, his translation is well-written; the text is easy to understand and it maintains its poetic quality. It is supplemented with a short introduction illustrating the author's main ideas, notes on the principal Sanskrit words that he chose not to translate, and brief synopses of all 18 chapters (or sessions). He concludes the translation with "Listener's Guides," which provide context and further elaboration on each session. This is a well-crafted and exceptional translation of a spiritual and cultural masterpiece. VERDICT Recommended for those wishing to learn more about Hinduism or for those looking for spiritual inspiration.--Dave Pugl, Ela Area P.L., Lake Zurich, IL

      Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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