This classic work of Hindu literature has been translated countless times, but few versions have captured the lyrical beauty and spiritual power of the original like Edwin Arnold's. Originally published in 1885, The Song Celestial is an English rendering of the Bhagavad-Gîtâ, one of the central texts of Hinduism. Arnold's translation stays true to the poetic form of the original, while also elucidating the complex philosophical and theological concepts at its heart. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.