OverviewThe Gita for Children, by Roopa Pai, is a simple retelling of one of the oldest and most fascinating texts in the world, shaped to enrich the fresh young minds of children. SynopsisThe Bhagavad Gita, the immortal treatise on the principles of virtue and responsibility, truth and destiny, is one of the oldest, most enduring pieces of text ever written. Yet modern perceptions have made it seem like a book meant for the old and religious minded, something far removed from what children might enjoy. Popular perception leads us to believe that the Gita is long and exceedingly complex. Time to dispel such myths! Roopa Pai's gentle yet passionate, simple yet deep retelling of the epic conversation between the Pandava prince Arjuna and his friend and charioteer Lord Krishna presents a fresh and easy-to-read version of the great saga. Playfully written, yet thought-provoking, simply crafted yet well versed, it is the ideal way to start your child off on a journey full of learning and understanding.About the AuthorRoopa Pai is a computer engineer who loves writing for children. She has written Taranauts, India's first fantasy adventure fiction series for children, and several others.
