This classic work of Indian literature is one of the most important texts of Hinduism, and one of the central works of world literature. The book tells the story of a young warrior named Arjuna, who must choose between following his duty and fighting in a violent and destabilizing war, or renouncing violence and embracing a path of spiritual enlightenment. Through the character of Arjuna, the book grapples with some of the most profound and universal...