What truly distinguishes Easwaran's edition is the wealth of supporting material. A 55-page introduction places the Gita in its historical and cultural context, explaining its origins within the larger epic, the Mahabharata, and illuminating its key philosophical concepts. Each of the eighteen chapters is preceded by its own introduction that clarifies the themes and teachings to come. Detailed notes and a glossary explain Sanskrit terms, making the text accessible to readers with no prior knowledge of Hindu philosophy.

Most translators of the Gita approach the text as philologists, historians, or theologians. Eknath Easwaran (1910–1999) came as a practitioner. Born in Kerala, India, he was trained in both English literature (as a professor) and the deep, experiential traditions of Indian spirituality. He was a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi’s spiritual mentor, and later founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation in California.

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How to read Easwaran’s Gita for study and practice

Krishna’s advice via Easwaran is shockingly modern: