About the Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata. This scripture contains a conversation between Prince Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna, who is an avatar of the god Vishnu.

Set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Krishna, the Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of different ideas about dharma, theistic bhakti, and the yogic paths to moksha (liberation).

It is a discourse on the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and the path to spiritual enlightenment.

The Gita's call for selfless action inspired many leaders of the Indian independence movement, including Mahatma Gandhi, who referred to the Gita as his "spiritual dictionary." This website is a humble effort to make the profound wisdom of the Gita accessible to everyone.