Two friends have a conversation at the outset of an epic war. One of them, Arjuna, is sad and confused in the face of imminent doom; the other, Krishna, decides to cheer him up and clear his doubts. Through the course of their battlefield dialogue Krishna assumes the role of a mentor and inspires Arjuna, teaching him the timeless wisdom of the ‘Bhagavad-Gita’. If one wants to know about India’s grand heritage, religion, philosophy, and spirituality, the Bhagavad-Gita is a good place to start.

The New Bhagavad-Gita is a fresh translation of the ancient text into plain English.