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Essence of the Bhagavad Gita : A Contemporary Guide to Yoga, Meditation, and Indian Philosophy Condition:Well Read GuardianHeads of the Colored PeopleIn this companion to his best selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran explores the essential themes of this much loved Indian scripture. Placing the Gita in a modern context, Easwaran shows how this classic text sheds light on the nature of reality, the illusion of separateness, the search for identity, and the meaning of yoga. The key message of the Gita is how to resolve our conflicts and live in harmony with the deep unity of life,