The Gita offers a succinct summary of ancient Indian philosophy, with particular emphasis on the Supreme Spirit as both immanent and transcendent. Since its introduction into the Western world some two hundred years ago, the poem has been translated into practically every modern tongue, and is today the most widely read and discussed of all Eastern scriptures. Its emphasis is on two aspects selflessness.Recension of the Gita, combined with illuminating Essays on the poem make the present work unique. It works as a bridge between the Gita's oriental approach and modern occidental thought.
