Edwin Arnold

El poeta británico Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) publicó en plena época victoriana este libro que puede considerarse como la primera biografía poética de Buda publicada en Europa, erigiéndose así en una de las figuras fundamentales del orientalismo europeo del siglo XIX. La obra describe la vida y la filosofia del principe Gautama, y se convirtio de inmediato en un asombroso exito editorial en Inglaterra y EE UU por su gran calidad tanto literaria como divulgativa. Un texto pionero que contribuyo al descubrimiento religioso del budismo en Occidente traducido y editado en castellano por Jose Javier Fuente del Pilar.

Se ha dicho que el budismo será la religión del siglo XXI. El Dalai Lama anunciando tejanos Levi’s, su próximo sucesor nacido en un pueblecito de Andalucía, la proliferación de lamaserías por toda Eu

Por mediación de un imaginario devoto buddhista traté de describir en este poema la vida, carácter y filosofía del príncipe indio Gautama, el noble y heroico reformador del brahmanismo y fundador del Buddhismo. Hasta ahora, las gentes de Europa apenas conocian esta gran religion de Asia que, no obstante, cuenta veinticuatro siglos de existencia y aventaja por el numero de fieles y extension de los paises donde predomina, a toda otra modalidad de fe religiosa. Cuatrocientos setenta millones de seres humanos viven y mueren en la fe de Gautama, y la soberania espiritual de este antiguo Maestro se extiende actualmente por el Nepal, la isla e Ceilan, toda la peninsula del Extremo Oriente, China, Japon, Tibet, Asia Central y Siberia, hasta alcanzar la Laponia sueca. En rigor, incluso la misma India podria estar comprendida en el grandioso imperio de esta fe, porque, si bien la practica del buddhismo ha desaparecido casi por completo de su pais originario, el brahmanismo moderno lleva indeleblemente impresa la huella de las sublimes enseñanzas de Gautama, y los habitos y convicciones mas caracteristicos del pueblo de la India dimanan notablemente de la benigna influencia que ejercieron en el los preceptos del Buddha. Mas de una tercera parte de la poblacion mundial debe sus conceptos morales y religiosos a este principe insigne, cuya personalidad sobresale (con solo una excepcion) en la historia del pensamiento como la mas excelsa, la mas bondadosa, la mas santa y benefica, a pesar de que las fuentes de informacion de las que disponemos actualmente nos la revelan de un modo incompleto.

Indian Idylls Edwin Arnold - A collection of selections from the Mahabharata: Savitri; Or, Love And Death; Nala And Damayanti; The Enchanted Lake; The Saints Temptation; The Birth Of Death; The Night Of Slaughter; The Great Journey; and, The Entry Into Heaven.

The Bhagavad Gita Edwin Arnold - The Bhagavad-Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Sir Edwin Arnolds Sanskrit Text to English translation is reliable, readable, and poetic. "The Song Celestial" Sir Edwin produced a well-known poetic rendering of the sacred Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita.In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi recalled when two theosophist brothers gave him The Song Celestial during his studies in England. This was the first time Gandhi had ever read the Gita, as he had never read it in Sanskrit nor in Gujarati. Gandhi adored this version, stating: "I have read almost all English translations [...] and I regard Sir Edwin Arnolds as the best." Gandhi also invited Edwin Arnold to be the vice-president of the Vegetarian Society in London.This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata, in the sixth--or "Bhishma"--Parva of the great Hindoo epic. It enjoys immense popularity and authority in India, where it is reckoned as one of the ``Five Jewels,"--pancharatnani--of Devanagiri literature. In plain but noble language it unfolds a philosophical system which remains to this day the prevailing Brahmanic belief, blending as it does the doctrines of Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas. So lofty are many of its declarations, so sublime its aspirations, so pure and tender its piety, that Schlegel, after his study of the poem, breaks forth into this outburst of delight and praise towards its unknown author: "Magistrorum reverentia a Brachmanis inter sanctissima pietatis officia refertur. Ergo te primum, Vates sanctissime, Numinisque hypopheta! quisquis tandem inter mortales dictus tu fueris, carminis bujus auctor,, cujus oraculis mens ad excelsa quaeque,quaeque,, aeterna atque divina, cum inenarraoih quddam delectatione rapitur-te primum, inquam, salvere jubeo, et vestigia tua semper adore." Lassen re-echoes this splendid tribute; and indeed, so striking are some of the moralities here inculcated, and so close the parallelism--ofttimes actually verbal-- between its teachings and those of the New Testament, that a controversy has arisen between Pandits and Missionaries on the point whether the author borrowed from Christian sources, or the Evangelists and Apostles from him.This raises the question of its date, which cannot be positively settled. It must have been inlaid into the ancient epic at a period later than that of the original Mahabharata, but Mr Kasinath Telang has offered some fair arguments to prove it anterior to the Christian era. The weight of evidence, however, tends to place its composition at about the third century after Christ; and perhaps there are really echoes in this Brahmanic poem of the lessons of Galilee, and of the Syrian incarnation.Its scene is the level country between the Jumna and the Sarsooti rivers-now Kurnul and Jheend. Its simple plot consists of a dialogue held by Prince Arjuna, the brother of King Yudhisthira, with Krishna, the Supreme Deity, wearing the disguise of a charioteer. A great battle is impending between the armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas, and this conversation is maintained in a war-chariot drawn up between the opposing hosts.

Dare I say it? Dare I say that I, a plain, prosaic lieutenant in the republican service have done the incredible things here set out for the love of a womanfor a chimera in female shape; for a pale, vapid ghost of woman-loveliness? At times I tell myself I dare not: that you will laugh, and cast me aside as a fabricator; and then again I pick up my pen and collect the scattered pages, for I MUST write itthe pallid splendour of that thing I loved, and won, and lost is ever before me, and will not be forgotten. The tumult of the struggle into which that vision led me still throbs in my mind, the soft, lisping voices of the planet I ransacked for its sake and the roar of the destruction which followed me back from the quest drowns all other sounds in my ears! I must and will writeit relieves me; read and believe as you list. At the moment this story commences I was thinking of grilled steak and tomatoessteak crisp and brown on both sides, and tomatoes red as a setting sun! Much else though I have forgotten, THAT fact remains as clear as the last sight of a well-remembered shore in the mind of some wave-tossed traveller. And the occasion which produced that prosaic thought was a night well calculated to make one think of supper and fireside, though the one might be frugal and the other lonely, and as I, Gulliver Jones, the poor foresaid Navy lieutenant, with the honoured stars of our Republic on my collar, and an undeserved snub from those in authority rankling in my heart, picked my way homeward by a short cut through the dismalness of a New York slum I longed for steak and stout, slippers and a pipe, with all the pathetic keenness of a troubled soul...

In the tapestry of life, where wisdom weaves its intricate threads, "The Book of Good Counsels" emerges as a timeless guide. Penned by the renowned Sir Edwin Arnold, this literary treasure offers a profound collection of ancient wisdom and ethical teachings.From the depths of Eastern philosophy to the heights of Western thought, Arnolds masterpiece distills the essence of human experience into a tapestry of practical advice and spiritual insights. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment as you delve into the pages of this enduring classic.

Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., arrived on Mars in a most unexpected fashion and promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure. For Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled...

Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., arrived on Mars in a most unexpected fashion and promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure. For Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled...

The term Hitopadesha is a combination of two Sanskrit terms, Hita and Upadesha . As the term suggests, The Hitopadesha is a collection of tales that gives good counsel. Hitopadesa was presumably written by Narayan Pandit and is an independent treatment of the Vishnu Sarmans Panchatantra which it resembles in form. In Hitopadesha, Vishnu Sarman is depicted as a Sage who undertakes to give good counsel to the sons of Sudarsana, the king of Pataliputra, through stories within stories involving talking animals. The dating of Hitopadesha is problematic as no other work by Narayan Pandit is known. The earliest manuscript of Hitopadesha dates from 1373; it could be of East Indian origin during the Pala Empire .This book is a condensed but faithful transcript of Hitopadesha in sense and manner rendered in English by Sir Edwin Arnold. Sir Edwin says in the Preface that the Hitopadesa may be styled The father of all Fables; for "from its numerous translations come Esop and Piplay and in latter days, Reineke Fuchs."

Um extraordinário príncipe indiano uniu as melhores qualidades de um ser humano à inteligência e à dedicação de um mestre. Levou a sua mensagem através dos povos e mostrou-lhes o caminho da iluminaçã

El Príncipe Gautama, después de alcanzar la iluminación, se convirtió en el Buda. El Despierto.Esta obra nos presenta la vida y la época del Príncipe Gautama, el Buda, relatadas en forma de novela. Su vida, caracter y filosofia, su nacimiento como Siddhartha, principe de Kapilavastu, su conocimiento de primera mano de los sufrimientos de la humanidad, su recurrencia a la meditacion y su ultima transformacion como el "Iluminado', despues de largos años de meditacion y los posteriores viajes como Buda.Ademas, analiza los elementos importantes del mensaje de Buda, las cuatro nobles verdades: el sufrimiento como un aspecto incorporado de la existencia, el anhelo de sensualidad e identidad como la raiz del sufrimiento y que el sufrimiento puede terminar, para lo cual, nos propone el noble sendero octuble: una correcta comprension, un pensamiento correcto, un discurso correcto, la buena accion, el sustento correcto, el esfuerzo correcto, la atencion correcta y la concentracion correcta.

Edwin Arnolds "Collected Works On Buddhism and Hinduism" presents a remarkable examination of two of the worlds oldest religions through a lens that is both accessible and deeply scholarly. The compilation covers a wide array of topics, from philosophical underpinnings to rituals and cultural implications, intertwining poetic elements with analytical rigor. Arnolds literary style marries elegant prose with thoughtful insights, reflecting the Victorian fascination with eastern spirituality while striving to demystify these complex faiths for Western audiences. This work stands as a pivotal bridge during a time when colonial contexts both enriched and complicated the understanding of diverse cultural practices. Arnold, a British author and journalist, was notably influenced by his travels to India and interactions with local intellectuals and spiritual leaders. His deep respect for Eastern philosophy, as well as his commitment to education and social reform, permeates this collection. As a pioneer in promoting Buddhist and Hindu ethics in the West, Arnold endeavored to highlight the universal values found in these traditions, making them relevant to contemporary society. This collection is highly recommended for scholars, students of religious studies, and general readers alike who seek a nuanced perspective on Buddhism and Hinduism. Arnolds work not only enriches the understanding of these religions but also invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of human belief systems.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita: Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The Bhagavad Gita ("Song of the Lord"), often referred to as simply the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Krishna. Facing the duty as a warrior to fight the Dharma Yudhha or righteous war between Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is counselled by Krishna to "fulfill his Kshatriya (warrior) duty as a warrior and establishing Dharma." The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of the Brahmanical concept of Dharma, theistic bhakti, the yogic ideals of moksha through jnana, bhakti, karma, and Raja Yoga and Samkhya philosophy.Sir Edwin Arnold (1832 - 1904) was an English poet and journalist. His chief work with this object is The Light of Asia, which was translated into various languages such as Hindi."So have I read this wonderful and spirit-thrilling speech,By Krishna and Prince Arjun held, discoursing each with each;So have I writ its wisdom here,--its hidden mystery,For England; O our India! as dear to me as She!" - Edwin Arnold

This carefully crafted ebook: "Collected Works of Edwin Arnold: Buddhism and Hinduism Studies, Poetry & Plays (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Table of Contents:The Essence of BuddhismHindu Literature: Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and DamayantiDeath--And AfterwardsThe Light of AsiaIndian PoetryThe Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita (from the Mahabharata)Light of the World; or, The Great ConsummationPotiphars WifeAdzuma; or, The Japanese WifeSir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist, who is most known for his work, The Light of Asia. The literary task which he set before him was the interpretation in English verse of the life and philosophy of the East. His chief work with this object is The Light of Asia, which was translated into various languages such as Hindi.The Light of Asia, subtitled The Great Renunciation, is in a form of a narrative poem. The book endeavors to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who after attaining enlightenment became The Buddha, The Awakened One. The book presents his life, character, and philosophy, in a series of verses. It is a free adaptation of the Lalitavistara. A few decades before the books publication, very little was known outside Asia about the Buddha and Buddhism, the religion which he founded, and which had existed for about twenty-five centuries. Arnolds book was one of the first successful attempts to popularize Buddhism for a Western readership.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Death, and Afterwards (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Excerpt:"MAN is not by any means convinced as yet of his immortality. All the great religions have in concert, more or less positively, affirmed it to him; but no safe logic proves it, and no entirely accepted voice from some farther world proclaims it. There is a restless instinct, an unquenchable hope, a silent discontent with the very best of transitory pleasures, which perpetually disturb his scepticism or shake his resignation; but only a few feel quite certain that they will never cease to exist. The vast majority either put the question aside, being absorbed in the pursuits of life; or grow weary of meditating it without result; or incline to think, not without melancholy satisfaction, that the death of the body brings an end to the individual. Of these, the happiest and most useful in their generation are the healthy-minded ones who are too full of vigor or too much busied with pleasure or duty, to trouble themselves about death and its effects. The most enviable are such as find, or affect to find, in the authority or the arguments of any extant religion, sufficing demonstration of a future existence. And perhaps the most foolish are those who, following ardent researches of science, learn so little at the knees of their "star-eyed" mistress as to believe those forces which are called intellect, emotion, and will, capable of extinction, while they discover and declare the endless conservation of motion and matter."Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist, who is most known for his work, The Light of Asia. The literary task which he set before him was the interpretation in English verse of the life and philosophy of the East. His chief work with this object is The Light of Asia, which was translated into various languages such as Hindi.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Edwin Arnold: Premium Poetry Collection" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist, who is most known for his work, The Light of Asia. The literary task which he set before him was the interpretation in English verse of the life and philosophy of the East. His chief work with this object is The Light of Asia, which was translated into various languages such as Hindi. The Light of Asia, subtitled The Great Renunciation, is in a form of a narrative poem. The book endeavors to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who after attaining enlightenment became The Buddha, The Awakened One. The book presents his life, character, and philosophy, in a series of verses. It is a free adaptation of the Lalitavistara. A few decades before the books publication, very little was known outside Asia about the Buddha and Buddhism, the religion which he founded, and which had existed for about twenty-five centuries. Arnolds book was one of the first successful attempts to popularize Buddhism for a Western readership.Table of Contents:The Light of AsiaLight of the World; or, The Great Consummation:At BethlehemMary Magdalene.The Magus.The Alabaster Box.The Parables.The Love of God and Man.The Great ConsummationIndian PoetryThe Indian Song of Songs (Hymn to Vishnu -11 Sargas)Miscellaneous Oriental Poems:The Rajpoot WifeKing SaladinThe Caliphs DraughtHindoo Funeral SongSong of the Serpent-charmersSong of the Flour-millTaza ba TazaThe Mussulman ParadiseDedication of a Poem From the SanskritThe Rajahs RideTwo Books From The Iliad Of India"The Great Journey.""The Entry Into Heaven.""Night of Slaughter."The Morning Prayer.Proverbial Wisdom From the Shlokas of the HitopadeaThe Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita (from the Mahabharata)Potiphars Wife

This carefully crafted ebook: "Buddhism & Hinduism Premium Collection: The Light of Asia + The Essence of Buddhism + The Song Celestial (Bhagavad-Gita) + Hindu Literature + Indian Poetry" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Table of Contents:The Light of AsiaThe Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita (from the Mahabharata)The Essence of BuddhismHindu Literature: Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and DamayantiIndian Poetry:The Indian Song of Songs (Hymn to Vishnu -11 Sargas)Miscellaneous Oriental Poems:The Rajpoot WifeKing SaladinThe Caliphs DraughtHindoo Funeral SongSong of the Serpent-charmersSong of the Flour-millTaza ba TazaThe Mussulman ParadiseDedication of a Poem From the SanskritThe Rajahs RideTwo Books From The Iliad Of India"The Great Journey.""The Entry Into Heaven.""Night of Slaughter."The Morning Prayer.Proverbial Wisdom From the Shlokas of the HitopadeaEdwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist. The literary task which he set before him was the interpretation in English verse of the life and philosophy of the East.The Light of Asia, subtitled The Great Renunciation, is in a form of a narrative poem. The book endeavors to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who after attaining enlightenment became The Buddha, The Awakened One. The book presents his life, character, and philosophy, in a series of verses. It is a free adaptation of the Lalitavistara. A few decades before the books publication, very little was known outside Asia about the Buddha and Buddhism, the religion which he founded, and which had existed for about twenty-five centuries. Arnolds book was one of the first successful attempts to popularize Buddhism for a Western readership.The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.