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The Bhagavad Gita

Dr. T.M.P. Mahadeven, Swami Nikhilananda, Dr. S.R. Ranganathan
The Bhagavad Gita In this recording from 1951, Dr. J.M.P. Mahadevan, Swami Nikhilanada, and Dr. S.R. Ranganathan read selections from three of the key texts of Hinduism: the epic known as the Ramayana , the collection of hymns and prayers called the Brahma Samhita (the Brahma’s Hymn) , and the philosophical dialogue called the Bhagavad Gita . All are in verse and are read in the traditional chanting style in the original Sanskrit, one of the ancient languages of India, and an English translation of the selection from the Bhagavad Gita is also provided. Liner notes include background information on the scriptures and the full text of the selections in Sanskrit and English.

Track Listing

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Ramayana: Chapters 31, 35, 36 of the Fifth Book Known as Sundarakanda Dr. S.R. Ranganathan 12:50
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Brahma's Hymns: Chapter 117 of the Sixth Book Known as Yudhakanda Dr. S.R. Ranganathan 06:01
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Bhagavad Gita: 53rd-73rd Verses, Chapter 2 (Sanskrit) Dr. T.M.P. Mahadeven 03:29
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Bhagavad Gita: 53rd-73rd Verses, Chapter 2 (English) Swami Nikhilananda 04:19