<P>First published in 1909, this book presents an English translation of chapters 25-42 of the <I>Bhishma Parva</I> from the epic Sanskrit poem <I>Mahabharata </I>- better known as the <I>Bhagavad-Gita, </I>reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels" of Devanagari literature. The plot consists of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, the Supreme Deity, in a war-chariot prior to a great battle. The conversation that takes place unfolds a philosophical system which remains the prevailing Brahmanic belief, blending the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas. Building on a number of preceding translations, this highly-regarded poetic interpretation provides a major work of literature in an accessible popular form.</P>