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Book Review - The Right View by Medham Dasaratha Ramaiah

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Krishna and Buddha have influenced generation after generation with their timeless wisdom that is relevant in every age. This book while exploring the unique traits of the Bhagavad Gita and Buddha's teachings, draws a comparative analysis of their essence and proves one timeless fact - that both Buddhism and Bhagavad Gita meet at one common destination i.e. Shanti, peace. The book begins with a brief introduction of Buddha and the events that led him to choose the life of an ascetic. It then describes in detail, the Eightfold path prescribed in Buddhism. The book draws out parallels between the Eightfold path and verses of Bhagavad Gita and finally publishes the similarities between the two. It is indeed amazing how both the teachings have so many things in common - detachment, inner reflection, Dharma, liberation from all desires and freedom from the clutches of ego. The narrative is very simple and uses bulleted points to stress on the important parts. The similarities have been ...