What is the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, addressing duty (dharma), the nature of the self (Atma), devotion (Bhakti), knowledge (Jnana), and the path to liberation (Moksha).

How many chapters and verses are in the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita has 18 chapters and 700 verses (shlokas). Each chapter is called a 'Yoga' — for example, Chapter 2 is Sankhya Yoga and Chapter 12 is Bhakti Yoga.

What does Bhagavad Gita mean?

Bhagavad Gita means 'Song of God' or 'Song of the Lord' in Sanskrit. 'Bhagavad' means 'of God' and 'Gita' means 'song' or 'discourse'.

Where can I read the Bhagavad Gita online for free?

You can read the complete Bhagavad Gita for free at gitagyan.in — all 18 chapters and 700 verses in Sanskrit with transliteration, English and Hindi translations, audio recitation, and AI-powered spiritual guidance. It also works offline as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

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