Mani rao is the author of nine poetry books and two books in translation from sanskrit. Fingerprint india 2014 print pick in the hindu, dec 12, 2011 to be celebrated and dwelt over. Annotation sacred hindu scripture is freshly presented in adventurous, contemporary english poetry, capturing the wildness of the original sanskrit language that has been lost in generations of. Mani rao has authored nine poetry collections, two books in translation from sanskrit including kalidasas works and a translation of the bhagavad gita as a poem, besides an anthropological study of mantrasadhana. Here is a short excerpt from her book, where arjuna is telling krishna that he cannot fight his own family members.
Sep 16, 2015 mani rao has transformed the most famous spiritual poem in india to a multilayered poem a poem to be perceived directly, intuitively, cutting through reason and linearity to arrive at the underlying undying poetry and grace of this epic work. The bhagavad gita the song of the god mani rao, mani rao on. Bhagavad gita translation excerpts, essay repetitiveness in gita translations and translators note. Her poems and essays are in almost island, softblow, zoland poetry, tinfish, fulcrum, and anthologies from wwnorton, penguin and bloodaxe. Speaking about her recent book bhagavad gita, rao said the current days intolerance needs many more people and not just writers to speak up against it. Mani rao is the author of eight poetry books and two books of translation. Raos version of the bhagavad gita autumn hill penguin, 2010 2011 unpacks the original. Nov 09, 2012 mani rao is the author of eight poetry books and a translation of the sanskrit bhagavad gita autumn hill books usa 2010, penguin india 2011. Fingerprint, and kalidasa for the 21st century reader aleph. Sacred hindu scripture is freshly presented in adventurous, contemporary english poetry, capturing the wildness of the original sanskrit language that has been lost in generations of listless prose translations. Author of eight poetry collections, a translation of kalidasas works and a translation of the bhagavad gita as a poem, rao has had poems published in literary journals including fulcrum, wasafiri, meanjin, washington square, west coast line, tinfish, and in anthologies including language for a new century. Mani rao kalinga literary festivalklf presents mystic kalinga. It will serve them as a permanent and trustworthy companion in performing their various vocations and duties in life.
A translation of the poem penguin books india, 2011. As a professed athiest, this one probably speaks to me the most. The gita is a poem, and in sanskrit, chanted or read aloud. This book is a must for anyone on a spiritual journey or at a. Mar 19, 2018 the bhagavad gita can seem intimidating but mani rao s poetic transcreation has inspired me to undertake a similar endeavour. Without working in india, risking a good career to write poetry in america, and opposing the academic world with her translation, we would never have the best bhagavad gita translation for yoga. Her latest book, living mantramantra, deity and visionary experience today palgrave macmillan 2019 is an anthropology of mantraexperience among hindutantric. Buy bhagavad gita online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. It was the first of books it was as if an empire spoke to us, nothing small or unworthy, but large, serene, consistent, the voice of an old intelligence which in another rage and climate had pondered and thus disposed of the same questions which exercise us. A lively, imaginative and exhilarating gita for our times spend a moment from your computer, open the the bhagavad gita book, and rebuild your soul a bit. Buy bhagavad gita books online at best prices in india by mani rao tr. Her poems and essays are published in journals including tinfish, wasafiri, meanjin, washington square, fulcrum, west coast line, and interim, and in anthologies including zoland poetry, wwnortons language for a new century, penguins 60.
What is the best bhagavad gita translation for yoga. According to mani rao, who launched her translation of the gita as a poem at the crossword recently, organised by toto funds the arts each. The bhagavad gita deals essentially with the spiritual foundation of human existence. Fifteen poems from the manuscripts of gods r us and ghostmasters. Librivox recording of bhagavad gita, translated by sir edwin arnold. Rao s version of the bhagavad gita unpacks the original sanskrit with a range of avant. Her poems and essays have been published in a number of international journals and anthologies, and translated into several languages. Mani rao is the author of nine books of poetry and two books in.
Mani raos courageous approach to the gita not only revitalizes an ancient philosophy but. Welcome to the sanskrit podcast where the ideas of ancient india meet the modern world. The song of god, often referred to as the gita, is a 700verse hindu scripture that is part of the epic mahabharata chapters 2340 of bhishma parva. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Contemporary poetry from the middle east, asia, and beyond w. The bhagavad gita is a commentary on the upanishads. Mani rao is the author of eight poetry books and a critically acclaimed translation of the bhagavad gita as a modern poem. The content of the text is a conversation between krishna and arjuna taking place on the battlefield of kurukshetra just prior to the start of a climactic war. It is a call of action to meet the obligations and duties of life. Jun 27, 2015 the bhagavad gita also known as simply the gita, is a hindu text that is part of a larger book called the mahabharata.
Buy the bhagavad gita books online at best prices in india from. The bhagavad gita is actually a section of the mahabharata, which is, to simplify because thats all i have researched enough to do, the story of. Mani rao studies poetry, india, and religious studies. However, i found a different path just as mani rao did to understanding the deeper teachings. Her books in translation include bhagavad gita autumn hill books. Her poetry books include new and selected poems poetrywala, 2014, ghostmasters chameleon, 2010 and echolocation chameleon, 2003. Bhagavad gita by mani rao overdrive rakuten overdrive. Buy the bhagavad gita book online at low prices in india. Preface to my bhagavad gita booktranslation autumn hill books usa 2010. Shrimad bhagavad gita geeta gita press english edition hindu. Mani rao unlv mfa 10 is the author of nine poetry books and two books in translation from sanskritof the bhagavad gita as a poem, and kalidasa for the 21st century reader. Mani rao is the author of nine books of poetry and two books in translation kalidasa, and bhagavad gita. Dec 05, 2015 author of nine poetry books and of the bhagavad gita as a poem, mani rao opened the discussion with a broad question directed toward devdutt pattanaik, wherein she said what youve done is taken a text that can be seen as authoritative, canonical and recast it as a retelling.
How to discover your own gita devdutt pattanaik in. Oct 25, 2015 hinduism is about love, unity, not divisive ideas. Having said that i must admit that i have read gita many times and in many versions, so i am not sure how it will be received by a firsttime reader. Mani raos living mantra is described as an anthropology of. Bhagavad gita as a poem translated from sanskrit autumn hill books usacanada 2010. Bhagavad gita a translation of the poem, autumn hill books, 2010 penguin india, 2011. Dec 16, 2014 welcome to the sanskrit podcast where the ideas of ancient india meet the modern world. I plan to poeticize the 18 chapters of the gita to give a birds eye view of the themes it covers. Mani raos courageous approach to the gita not only revitalizes an ancient philosophy but also restores power and majesty to the texts poetry. National book or not, whats the bhagavad gita all about. Here is the song divine or bhagwad gita for our young readers who resemble arjuna in so many respects. When comparing this one to the other holy books ive read andor skimmed, i found this one quite insightful. There are hundreds of books by different authors on this subject and most of the books are very difficult to understand due to heavy contents of philosophical discussions. Get special knowledge after reading this book penguin books india.
Mani rao s translation of the gita feels fresh and modern in her introduction she states. The bhagavad gita easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 1. The bhagavad gita also known as simply the gita, is a hindu text that is part of a larger book called the mahabharata. Autumn hill books, 2010 it is sometimes said you will hear it if you are invited to boring parties that there are two types of sanskritists. Mani rao s courageous approach to the gita not only revitalizes an ancient philosophy but also restores power and majesty to the texts poetry. Buy the bhagavad gita online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. Arshia sattar mani rao brings a felicitous mix of textually informed vigilance and playful irreverence to bear on her translation of the bhagavad gita. We were blessed with mani raos translation of the bhagavad gita in 2010. Questions of travel the international writing program. Mani rao is the author of eight books of poetry and a forthcoming translation of the bhagavad gita from autumn hill books. Mani raos bhagavad gita sets a new standard for the translation of canonical spiritual texts. Rao is currently completing a poetic translation of the bhagavad gita from sanskrit. Mani rao has authored nine poetry collections, two books in translation from sanskrit including kalidasas works and a translation of the bhagavad gita as a poem, besides an anthropological study of mantrasadhana rao has had poems published in literary journals including poetry magazine,fulcrum, wasafiri, meanjin, washington square, west coast line, tinfish, and in anthologies. Her poems and essays are published in journals including tinfish, wasafiri, meanjin, washington square, fulcrum, west coast line, and interim, and in anthologies including zoland poetry, w.
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