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Bhagavad Gita Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

uncredited (Author), Artur Mas (Narrator), AMA AUDIOLIBROS (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 773 ratings

AMA Audiolibros presenta la narración en Español (Castellano) de la Bhagavad Gita en la voz de nuestro narrador Artur Mas.

La Bhagavad-gita es un importante texto sagrado hinduista. Se le considera uno de los clásicos religiosos más importantes del mundo.

Es parte del texto épico Majabhárata (posiblemente del siglo III a. C.). Consta de 18 capítulos y 700 versos. Su contenido es la conversación entre Krishna a quien los hinduistas consideran una encarnación de Visnú (mientras que los Krisnaístas lo consideran el origen de Visnú) y su primo y amigo Arjuna en el campo de batalla en los instantes previos al inicio de la guerra de Kurukshetra.

Respondiendo a la confusión y el dilema moral de Arjuna, Krishna explica a éste sus deberes como guerrero y príncipe, haciéndolo con ejemplos y analogías de doctrinas yóguicas y vedánticas. Esto ha hecho que el Bhagavad-gita sea considerado un resumen breve de las doctrinas hinduistas. Durante su discurso, Krishna revela su identidad como el ‘mismísimo Dios’ (suaiam Bhagaván), bendiciendo a Arjuna con una impresionante visión de su divina forma universal.

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  1. Listening Length
    3 hours and 16 minutes
  2. Author
    uncredited
  3. Narrator
    Artur Mas
  4. Audible release date
    June 24, 2019
  5. Language
    Spanish
  6. Publisher
    AMA AUDIOLIBROS
  7. ASIN
    B07SZ2597Y
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 3 hours and 16 minutes
Author uncredited
Narrator Artur Mas
Audible.com Release Date June 24, 2019
Publisher AMA AUDIOLIBROS
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language Spanish
ASIN B07SZ2597Y
Narration accent Spanish (Castilian)
Best Sellers Rank #173,971 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#64 in Bhagavad Gita (Books)
#102 in Hinduism (Audible Books & Originals)
#24,279 in Libros en español (Special Features Stores)

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Customers praise this translation of the Bhagavad Gita, with one noting it's the most readable and truest English rendition of the scripture. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer describing it as a book to live your life by. Additionally, the physical condition of the book is good, and customers appreciate its pacing, with one highlighting how it shows the way to awaken from suffering.

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18 customers mention "Translation"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the translation of the Bhagavad Gita, with one customer noting it is the most readable and truest English rendition, while another mentions it compares well with the introductory essays.

"...effectively take the poetic multilayer Sanskrit original and translate it into English preserving it's flavor allowing it to stand alone without..." Read more

"...It explains, as a 500 BC document, their view of God and His avatars on earth, the Trinity as they know it, and who their God is by name...." Read more

"What a beautiful and inspiring translation. This is a book to live your life by. One of the best of all time." Read more

"The content is of course magnificent. But why use such poor quality paper for such a book," Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as amazing and one of the most interesting books they have read.

"...It is excellent, but a few of the translations are off, and it is dry compared to Mascaro...." Read more

"...A masterful work." Read more

"What a beautiful and inspiring translation. This is a book to live your life by. One of the best of all time." Read more

"...despite the change in author; the text remains the same... its a classic..go for it......" Read more

4 customers mention "Sturdiness"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the book's sturdiness, noting that it arrives in very good condition.

"The item I received was in very good condition. It was previously used, and annotated, but was none the worse for wear...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one customer noting how it shows the way to awaken from suffering, while another mentions meditating on it frequently for peace.

"...I have written many of its passages on cards and meditate on them frequently for peace and for helping me to draw close to God...." Read more

"...of years ago makes us remember who we truly are and shows us the way to awake from suffering. The path to freedom could be made plainer or simpler...." Read more

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  • Dr. Jan B. Newman
    5.0 out of 5 stars The most readable truest English rendition of the Gita
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2006
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    The Bhagavad Gita is the world's most translated scripture. The task for a Gita translator is to effectively take the poetic multilayer Sanskrit original and translate it into English preserving it's flavor allowing it to stand alone without commentary. Few have succeeded. I have read multiple editions of the Gita and,in my Sanskrit studies, read the original in Sanskrit.

    While I haven't read all the English translations, Mascaro's translation is the best I have read. It takes the reader to the heart of the Gita, to their own heart and to that of Lord Krishna with practical real instructions on how we should live to be aligned with God. It is a practical nitty gritty instruction manual on how we are to construct and conduct ourselves in our own "life battle".

    Gandhi read the Gita as his daily practice; it sustained him. I have found the same experience when I have picked up this volume during my own times of crisis.

    If one wants to plumb the depths of the Gita, then I would suggest getting Winthrop Sargent's Bhagavad Gita with the Sanskrit and Sanskrit translation. It is excellent, but a few of the translations are off, and it is dry compared to Mascaro.

    There are many commentaries and at present I don't have a favorite one to recommend.

    If one wants to explore both the flavor and the depth of the Gita, I would recommend undertaking Sanskrit studies with Vyaas Houston [...] . He gives weekend trainings to begin to learn Sanskrit as well as immersions into the Gita.

    I can assure you, you won't be disappointed.

    If you don't have the time or money, Mascaro's translation is a gold mine.
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  • Marcia M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book, an eye-opener.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2010
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    After much concern as a Christian, over whether or not Hindus believe in one Supreme Being or not, this book put my concerns to rest. It explains, as a 500 BC document, their view of God and His avatars on earth, the Trinity as they know it, and who their God is by name. I was completely intrigued by phrases in this "prayer" or poem, that echo the Nicene Creed: God of Gods, Light of light, Very God of Very God, Begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made. This book should be required reading for all seminary students. Now we know things in Hinduism got fairly convoluted with over 200 demi-gods after this book was written, but it tells it like it was when it started. The Trimurti is still a mystery as is the Trinity, but over all, Brahman is God. A masterful work.
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  • John Moeller
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have spiritual guide!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2009
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    This is a powerful, transforming book. I have read it about 4 times. It has taught me much about stilling my mind and heart. This may well be my favorite book ever. I have written many of its passages on cards and meditate on them frequently for peace and for helping me to draw close to God. Much of it has truly become a part of me. Much of who I am spiritually I owe to the Gita.
    As for this translation, I have tried about 3 other translations. Now I'm glad I read Mascaro's translation first, because if I read one of the others first I might have lost interest in it and might never have pick it up again and thus I would not have received such valuable insight.
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  • Julia LaPlante
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Translation
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
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    What a beautiful and inspiring translation. This is a book to live your life by. One of the best of all time.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Consumer
    4.0 out of 5 stars If only better quality paper was used
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
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    The content is of course magnificent. But why use such poor quality paper for such a book,
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  • Jacques Joubert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressions of Juan Mascaro's translation of the Bhagavad Gita, re-read after many decades
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2013
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    Juan Mascaro's translation remains simply the best.

    The English is clear, the words are considered, and the balance of the sentences is simply marvellous.

    It reminds one of the simple, balanced writing of the King James Bible. My feeling is that the way Mascaro writes English is strongly influenced by his Catalan heritage, yet the exactitude of his prose reflects his long association with Cambridge.

    In my opinion, comparing several other translations, Mascaro's translation delivers what is most important-- the spirit of the message in simple, clear english.

    Jacques Joubert
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  • AJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars how did the author change?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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    the original print edition from penguin that i have is by don juan mascaro...
    despite the change in author; the text remains the same...
    its a classic..go for it...
    for indians though, words like "spirit" is used instead of "atman" brings a bit of alienation while reading...
    it has no commentary; so repeated readings shall bring to the reader a deeper understanding of god's words instead of relying on someone else's interpretation.
    buy it...its worth it....
    3 people found this helpful
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  • sese
    5.0 out of 5 stars Confusing
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020
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    I understand every words from the book, but I don’t understand most of meaning of the book. I feel this a book that you need guides and helps to read it.
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  • Jassy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga teachers all need this in their library
    Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2021
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    Classic! And this particular version is easy to digest
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  • Luisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buena traduccion
    Reviewed in Spain on March 18, 2025
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    Muy bueno, una gran enseñanza para quien le guste este tipo de obras.
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  • Kindleユーザー
    5.0 out of 5 stars シンプルで奥深い
    Reviewed in Japan on November 1, 2022
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    翻訳者本人ではない学者が書いている序文は、情報提供としては良いのですが、同時に、先入観が入るのと難解なのが気になりました。

    翻訳者本人の序文は印象深かったです：「毎日の様に原文を読み返している」、「他の人の翻訳が出たらすぐに確認している、出るのを待っている」、など。

    数ある英訳の中でも本作は、（原文を大事にしつつ）、キリスト教的な言葉、sin（原罪）などを用いて訳しているのが特徴のようです（元の言葉はdakka(苦しみ、煩わしさ）なのかなあ？とか思いましたが原文は読めないのでわかりません）。ただ、それによって変な色がついているということもなく、シンプルで奥深い原文の内容を感じ取れる気はしました。

    内容としては、マハバラタという王族内での領地争い（領地の貸し借りを発端とする）による国を二分した戦争が描かれた大長編の中の一部（最も重要な部分とも言われる）の抜粋の様です。

    （書かれた年代も近いらしいので）初期仏教に近いとも感じますし、ヒンドゥー教独自の複数の手や顔を描くアートスタイルの元ネタを知れた気もしますし、様々な叡智のおさらいもできる感じですかね（源泉を辿る的な）。時代を超えて大事なことが語られていてると思いました。
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully and poetically translated
    Reviewed in India on November 1, 2024
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    This particular translation is my go to book for the bhagwad gita since decades
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  • Marcelo Campos Galuppo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Um grande obra do pensamento oriental
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 2, 2019
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    Um dos livros básicos do hinduísmo e de todas as suas derivações, o Bhagavad Gita é também uma belíssima obra literária e um tratado de Filosofia Oriental. O livro faz parte de um relato mais amplo, o Mahabharata, que conta a história da guerra dos pandavas com os karauvas pelo trono. O arqueiro Arjuna, um pandava, olha os dois exércitos que estão prestes a se envolverem em uma sangrenta batalha (4 milhões de pessoas irão morrer) e reconhece mestres, parentes, amigos do lado de seus inimigos. Em desespero, está prestes a desistir da batalha, pois é um dever não matar seus parentes e mestres, mas, para ele que é um guerreiro, é também um dever lutar. Pede então a seu amigo, e condutor de seu carro, Krishna, que o ensine. Krishna ensina que todos os homens ali já estão mortos, e, ao mesmo tempo, que são imortais. Por isso, Arjuna deve fazer seu dever, mas, para alcançar a paz, deve fazê-lo com desapego, sem esperar qualquer resultado, sem esperar qualquer recompensa. Só esse tipo ação (dharma) tem valor, se ele quer serenar seu espírito, pois existem três disciplinas que podem produzir a paz: a disciplina do conhecimento e da luz (Jnana Yoga), a disciplina da devoção e do amor (Bhakti Yoga) e a disciplina da ação (Karma Yoga). Depois de ser ensinado, e de perceber que todo o universo está interconectado por causas produzidas por essa ação, Arjuna decide lutar. Apesar da Filosofia Oriental se expressar de um modo muito diferente da Ocidental, entremeada com conceitos religiosos, há conceitos puramente filosóficos, muito semelhantes ao Estoicismo e às filosofias de Platão e de Aristóteles. O capítulo 12 deu origem à letra da canção Gita, de Raul Seixas e Paulo Coelho.
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