Travis Simpkins

Friday, January 1, 2021

David A. Glattly, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

David A. Glattly, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. Supreme Council. by Travis Simpkins

Official Portrait of

Illustrious

David A. Glattly, 33°

Sovereign Grand Commander

Supreme Council, 33°

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Lexington, Massachusetts

Past Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey

Past Master of Clifton Lodge No. 203 in NJ

Past Executive Officer of the Order of DeMolay

Oil on Canvas

by Travis Simpkins

Collection of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

David A. Glattly, 33° - Interview

David A. Glattly, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

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David A. Glattly, 33°. Sovereign Grand Commander. Scottish Rite, NMJ. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Bhagavad-Gita. Translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood

Some peaceful reading for a quiet winter evening...
Few things put my mind more at ease than reading ancient texts. I have a scholarly interest in most all religions, and one of the books that I find to be the most calming is the Bhagavad-Gita. I think I've read it a half dozen times since the start of COVID-19.

"The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for readers without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a translation of the original, Viljoen has simplified and restated the Gita’s complex ideas, so that a first-time reader can fully appreciate the scope and beauty of this magnificent Indian classic. Written in concise, modern language the retelling vividly captures the power and depth of the original work.
Part of the Mahabharata, the Gita is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. Its verses contain some of the key ideas of Hindu philosophy―Dharma, Moksha, and various yogic practices. Originally written well over a thousand years ago, the Gita has proven to be a timeless source of wisdom, inspiring philosophers and revolutionaries alike in the millennia since it was written.
In addition to the retelling of the text, this edition includes a character list, a glossary of important terms, and chapters exploring the back-story from the Mahabharata and the impact and meaning of the Bhagavad Gita itself. The Bhagavad Gita is an approachable way for today’s readers to engage with one of history's richest spiritual epics."