Books
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson was captivated by the Bhagavad Gita's universal wisdom during a time when Western thinkers were just beginning to engage with Eastern philosophies. The Gita's ability to address the existential dilemmas that frustrate humanity without the baggage of Western dogma impressed him. For Emerson, this ancient text offered not just answers, but a serenity and clarity that crossed both time and culture.