Reviews:
Prabha
Duneja's, "Legacy of Yoga in Bhagawad Geeta" is
extra-ordinary. Combining a fresh, accessible translation
with judicious use of rich and varied scholarship, and keen
insight into the heart of the Geeta, Duneja has produced
a wonderful resource for both personal and scholarly study.
For those seeking spiritual truth, Duneja's book is a wonderful
guide. Her writing is lucid, offering not only abundant
insight into the nature of ultimate reality but also thoughtful
reflection on the yogic practices which are central to the
Geeeta's message. Her understanding of inter religious matters
is clear as the book skillfully bridges not only linguistic
and cultural chasms but philosophical ones as well, thus
making it valuable for persons from all faith. Students
seeking to understand the message carried within the Geeta
will be well served by this volume. Her commentary, both
explaining the text and expanding upon it, brings clarity
to the most delicate and difficult of concepts. Legacy of
yoga in Bhagawad Geeta is a unique scholarly achievement
and one which will greatly benefit all those who encounter
it. I heartily recommend it. Duneja's writing is vibrant-it
touches not only the mind but the heart, soul and spirit
as well. Her writing is alive.
? Dr.Noris
W.Palmer
Saint Mary's College of California
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The Legacy
of yoga in Bhagawd Geeta is a valuable addition to the existing
literature on the Bhagawad Geeta. Mrs. Prabha Duneja has
presented the universal and timeless message of Geeta in
a scholarly yet practical way. For busy people in the world
today, a manual outlining the science and yoga of action
is most welcome.
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Swami Prabhudhananda
Vedanta Society of Northern California
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The present
work reveals the stupendous scholarship, positive approach
and mastery of Indian philosophical and religious thought
of Mrs. Prabha Duneja. Designed both for general philosophical
readers and for specialists in Indian thought, the work
sets forth in a readable and concise manner the principal
arguments, and views put forward by the leading commentators,
indologists, great leaders of the world and the renowned
scholars about Geeta and its relevance. This book definitely
and purposely explains the principles and practices of the
gospel of inspired action. Her commentary on Bhagawad Geeta
is in fact a very competent work, perhaps the best of its
kind. To me, Prabha appears to be a receiver and transmitter
of the voice of Bhagawan Sri Krsna.
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Dr. K.K.Sharma
University of Wisconsin, USA
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Legacy of
yoga in Bhagawad Geeta is a distinct contribution to Geeta
literature. Mrs. Prabha Duneja profusely draws upon the
wisdom of Indian writers and relates their views with those
of western thinkers, like Aldous Huxley and Schumacher.
This has been possible on account of her erudite scholarships
of eastern and western philosophy, association with Geeta
since early childhood and a passion for popularizing the
massage of Geeta. Living in a state of perpetual connectedness
with the indweller she says is far better than all the austerities,
performance of rituals and scriptural knowledge. She presents
the concept of yoga in a conspicuous manner, giving a clear
concrete and comprehensive explanation with her experiential
knowledge enlightened insight and authority. The explanations
of verses are elaborate and elegant and will also satisfy
those who may not be quite familiar with the Indian ethos.
Laced with inspiring anecdotes, it is a remarkable commentary
which will enlighten the learned as well as the laymen in
India and also in foreign lands.
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Baldeo Sahai
Fellow, Indian national Science Academy
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