This book explores the Bhagavad-Gita and the important things it has to say at a critical turning point in history. Readers discover memorable, poetic verses about matching their words with their actions. They also learn about the transformative power of the “best of secrets” and the necessity for selfless action. Readers encounter snippets of wisdom that advise them to control their own nature and abide in divinity. The text also encourages a journey that goes from ignorance to knowledge, and it reminds one that “There can be no single rule for all of human life; one can merely try to act appropriately in all situations.” Thus, these verses are a helpful guide for enlightened living, and their principles can be easily applied.

This book is a good reminder about how the “journey from ignorance to knowledge consists of opening our minds and learning how to entertain an idea without accepting or rejecting it.” It encourages readers to not only pursue a path of spiritual enlightenment but also to incorporate methods for lifelong learning into their journeys. Readers also find appendices within the text that help them understand pronunciations from the original text. For readers looking to expand their multicultural awareness, this book provides a new way of looking at an important text from world literature and religious canons. For those wanting to enlighten and enrich their spiritual lives, this text is a necessary one for doing so, since its teachings strive to help readers establish balance in their existence.

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