Product Description: Rosen offers Westerners an easy-to-read introduction to a sacred text, demystifying its considerable philosophy in a user-friendly way. This is not yet another translation, merely reiterating what the Gita itself has to say. It is rather an attempt to culturally translate the text, making use of concepts and categories to which Western readers are accustomed...read more

Product Description: Hinduism scholar Steven Rosen explores the world of the Hare Krishna movement, which has been instrumental in raising awareness of vegetarianism and the plight of animals in the United States. Holy Cow begins by introducing the Hare Krishna movement and of its colorful singing and dancing, its book distribution program, and especially its restaurants, sacred food distribution, and delicious vegetarian cuisine...read more

Product Description: ...Rosen clears up many myths and stereotypes of reincarnationist thought found in the major world religions. It is a pleasure to see so many sources collected and summarized into a nice, small volume, which will be effective in educating students and public readers alike...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)