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ScriptureSpoken by Krishna to Arjuna18 Adhyayas · 701 Verses

Bhagavad Gita

भगवद्गीता

The Song of the Divine

Krishna's timeless teachings on duty, devotion, knowledge, and liberation — delivered on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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About this book

A 700-verse dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra moments before a great war.

Part of the Mahabharata, the Gita distills the essence of Vedic wisdom into practical teachings on dharma (duty), yoga (spiritual discipline), and moksha (liberation). Its universal message transcends time, culture, and creed.

Adhyayas

18

each a distinct yoga

Shlokas

701

verses read one by one

Reading features

Everything you need to sit with the verse.

Original Sanskrit

Every śloka in Devanagari, exactly as preserved in tradition.

Transliteration

IAST transliteration for guided, unhurried reading aloud.

Clear translations

Faithful English translation alongside every verse.

A distraction-free reader

Adjustable type, sepia mode, and per-chapter progress.

Adhyayas of the Bhagavad Gita

18 chapters, each a distinct yoga.