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The Bhagavad Gita and the West: Comprehensive Guide to English Editions and Philosophical Reception

"The migration of the Bhagavad Gita to the Western world was facilitated primarily through English translations, beginning with Charles Wilkins in 1785. In 2026, these English editions serve as the primary gateway for Western students to access Vedic philosophy, ranging from Rudolf Steiner’s esoteric lectures titled "The Bhagavad Gita and the West" to the widely distributed "Bhagavad-gita As It Is" by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The Historical Genesis of the Gita in English The arrival of the Bhagavad Gita in the West was not merely a literary event but a transformative moment in global intellectual history. Before the late 18th centu..."

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