The Bhagavad Gita

Think I read a pretty archaic translation of this, it was hard to get through. Like to revisit it at some point.

Why did I pick this book?
I heard Tim Ferriss mention this book during his shows a couple of times. Then I saw it mentioned in a list of books to read during quarantine and got a little more info on its contents. Since now was the perfect time to pick it up, and I found a cheap secondhand option, I went for it.

The book
I got the very basic edition, with just the text of the Gita and no explanation or interpretation added. I liked it, because it kept the book very short and to the basics. You can get the gist of the story from many sources on the web, with a better description than I can give.

My recommendation
So this is a book that's interesting for people trying to reach the higher self, not just in a spiritual/religious way. I found many entries that can also be linked to Stoic philosophy (not getting overly attached to things, controlling your emotions, not being perturbed by fortune).
The story is however, for many chapters, focused on how great Krishna is. This is something I personally dont enjoy in religious texts. I'd rather see rules and guidelines on how to become a better person, than repeated statements of how great a God is.

Surprisingly accessible. Definitely an interesting perspective on power and attachment in (everybody's, including god's) action.

One of my students who belonged to Hinduism gifted it to me. I really loved it. Krishna's advice to Arjun is full of wisdom. Importance of Karma, what you do defines you and sincerity with the job. It makes one rethink all ethical dimensions. A wonderful work.