Bhagavad Gita - English

The Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita is widely revered as one of the great jewels of spiritual wisdom in the history of humankind. It is also known as Gitopanishad, or the Gita Upanishad, as it encapsulates most of the important aspects of the knowledge of the Vedas. Bhagavad means “of God” and Gita means “song.” Hence, the Bhagavad Gita literally means “Song of God.” It describes the divine dialogue that took place between the Supreme Lord, Shree Krishna, and his devotee, Arjun, as the battle of Kurukshetra was about to begin.
Unable to resolve the paralysis of indecision between two conflicting moral precepts, Arjun approached Shree Krishna for guidance.  However, Shree Krishna did not limit his advice to Arjun’s immediate problem.  He took the opportunity to offer a profound discourse on humankind’s eternal, intrinsic spiritual nature.  Hence, the Bhagavad Gita imparts, above everything else, Brahma Vidya, the science of God-realization. However, it is not content with providing a lofty philosophical understanding; it describes clear-cut techniques for implementing its spiritual precepts for everyday life. These techniques of applying the science of spirituality in our lives are termed “Yog.” The Bhagavad Gita is also called “Yog Shastra,” meaning, the scripture that teaches the practice of Yog. Thus, all its eighteen chapters deal with methodologies for the application of spiritual knowledge to practical life.
In this authoritative commentary, Swami Mukundananda reveals the profound truths of the verses with crystal clear explanations and perfect logic. His remarkable commentary is satisfying to all, from the average person to the demanding scholar.  This commentary lays before us, clearly and compellingly, the path and passage from our present mortal imperfection to the attainment of the highest spiritual perfection.