"I am truly honored to have my life's work recognized," said Jeffrey Armstrong, who spent ten years translating the Bhagavad Gita.
Vancouver scholars World's first decolonized The Bhagavad Gita, who wrote the English translation of the ancient Indian scripture, received an award from the Government of India.
Mr. Jeffrey Armstrong, founder of the Vedic Academy of Sciences and Arts and author of 'Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive,' saidfrom the Indian Cultural Council that he will be in 2021. Received the India Scholarship Award. relationship.
At a ceremony held in Vancouver, the Consul General of India presented the award to Armstrong. Armstrong translated Sanskrit into English words and translated the Bhagavad Gita written over 5,000 years. A few years ago — some say about 7,500 years ago. The award recognizes not only his translation but also his lifelong achievement as a Vedic teacher for more than 30 years.
Since 2015, Armstrong is the first Canadian to receive an annual award that recognizes the outstanding contributions of foreign scholars in the study of Indology, Indian history, literature, philosophy and culture. I'm a person. He was unanimously selected by a jury of Indian peers, according to a news release from Renu Bakshi Communications.
"I am truly honored to have my life's work recognized," Armstrong, 75, said in a statement.
"As we navigate life after a pandemic, climate change, and a universal call for social justice, the Gita discusses ethical and moral dilemmas, politics, working with nature, and more.
Armstrong joins previous winners from Germany, China, Japan, Great Britain and South Korea, where he received a diploma, gold-plated medallion, and Received US$20,000
The Bhagavad Gita has 701 verses and is considered a guide on how to overcome life's struggles and dilemmas.Hundreds of times
However, many of the English words used in previous translations had Christian influences, such as the usual Words used include God, Heaven, Hell, Soul, Sin, etc.
He explained that it is defined as the human nature to have. However, the Sanskrit word "Atma" means immortal being without beginning or end.
Armstrong is an award-winning author, linguist and poet who has taught Hindu religious texts (Vedas) for 45 years.
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