The Gita: For Children

The Gita: For Children

The truth is, Partha, ' Krishna said, 'that there is no "better" path. Both paths - the path of knowledge and the path of action - work just as well. It is up to you to pick the one that you are suited to' The Bhagavad Gita is a profound book from India that people have cherished for over 2500 years. It emphasises kindness and understanding when we make mistakes, and tells a compelling story about Prince Arjuna and his friend Krishna. They engage in a crucial conversation about the war against the most powerful and dangerous enemy of all - the one that lives within our minds. Roopa Pai's spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling is engaging, easy to grasp, and leaves a lasting impact. After you finish reading, you'll find yourself contemplating its wisdom and feeling a sense of inner strength. 'The Gita - somewhere between folklore, self-help and RE - provides a window to the rich world of the subcontinent's epics ' Observer ' Excellent . This new version of The Gita: For Children is a big asset to teachers of RE all over the country' - RE Today Roopa Pai is a computer engineer who always knew she was going to write for children. She is the author of Taranauts , India's first fantasy adventure series for children, and has several other published books to her credit, including The Vedas And Upanishads For Children . To make a living, she brings together three other loves - history, working with young people and her home town Bangalore - in her day job as a guide with Bangalore Walks, a history and heritage walks and tours company.