Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 1: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary: Chapters 1-6 The End of Sorrow by Eknath Easwaran in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1975 Blue Mountain Center. First Printing with no subsequent printing on the copyright page.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless, cloth boards, strong title gilt on the lightly sunned spine, a few light marks on the page blocks, tight binding, moderate spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with price on rear flap, mild surface wear, and heavy edge wear. Looks great in a Brodart archival wrap.
India’s timeless and practical scripture presented as a manual for everyday use. This is the first of three volumes and contains preface, introduction, chapters 1-6 of The Bhagavad Gita with commentary, followed by a glossary to Sanskrit terms.
The first six chapters of the Gita explore the concept of the innermost Self and source of wisdom in each of us. Easwaran explains how we can begin to transform ourselves, even as householders engaged in busy lives.
Large volume ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
