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I'm searching for a book that would fit with this piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLg_wp0IXoI

I'd like a work with transcendental themes (I do not refer to the American Transcendentalists). Perhaps an old Romance or Norse Saga. Any guidance would be appreciated.

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>>8075544
>transcendental themes
>Saga

The Bhagavad Gita
The conch sound especially reminded me of it.

>> No.8075577

>>8075568
I mean to read that at some point. I'll likely read Easwaran's translation, do you know of any better?

Thank you for the recommendation.

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>>8075577
Easwaran's in the one I read as well! I also enjoyed this reading of it. https://youtu.be/PC0FW407FVs I'm no expert on the various translations, although I'd probably stay away from, 'The Bhagavad Gita As It Is', just because it's considered more dogmatic and is the central text of the Hare Krishnas who, in my opinion and many others', are a cult.