Bhagavad Gita

The Song of God

Vyasa

Vyasa, also known as Veda Vyasa, is the legendary sage credited with composing the Mahabharata epic, of which the Bhagavad Gita forms a central part. The Gita presents the divine teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata. It is a sacred dialogue between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer, addressing the moral and philosophical dilemmas of life.

The Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता, "Song of God") is one of the most important spiritual classics in the world. Set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, it presents a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the eve of a great war. The Gita contains 18 chapters and 700 verses, systematically outlining the fundamental principles of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. The text addresses: **Dharma** - Righteous duty and moral obligation **Karma Yoga** - The path of selfless action **Bhakti Yoga** - The path of devotional love **Jnana Yoga** - The path of knowledge and wisdom **Raja Yoga** - The path of meditation and mental discipline Krishna's teachings to Arjuna address universal human concerns: duty, action, knowledge, devotion, and the nature of the self. The Gita teaches that one can live a life of purpose, meaning, and spiritual growth while engaged in worldly activities. The text has influenced countless spiritual leaders and thinkers, including Mahatma Gandhi, who called it his "spiritual dictionary." Its teachings transcend religious boundaries and offer practical wisdom for modern life. This translation preserves the poetic beauty of the original Sanskrit while making the profound philosophical concepts accessible to English readers.