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The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavadgita is one phase of the Tripod of Indian philosophy and culture, the other two phases being the Upanishads and the Brahmasutras. While the Upanishads lay the foundation of the loftiest reach possible for humanity and the Brahmasutras logically elucidate the intricate issues involved in the Upanishads, the Bhagavadgita blends together the Transcendent and the Immanent features of the Ultimate Reality, bringing together into an integrated whole knowledge and action, the inner and the outer, the individual and the society, man and God, all which are portrayed as facets of a Universal Operation, presenting entire life and all life as a perfectly complete organic wholeness, leaving nothing unsaid and attempting to solve every problem in life.
- GenresSpiritualityHinduism
576 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2010
About the author
Sivananda Saraswati
838 books179 followersSwami Sivananda Saraswati (September 8, 1887—July 14, 1963) was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a well known proponent of Sivananda Yoga and Vedanta. Sivananda was born Kuppuswami in Pattamadai, in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. He studied medicine and served in Malaya as a physician for several years before taking up monasticism. He lived most of the later part of his life near Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh.
He is the founder of The Divine Life Society (1936), Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and author of over 200 books on yoga, vedanta and a variety of other subjects. He established Sivananda Ashram, the location of the headquarters of The Divine Life Society (DLS), on the bank of the Ganges at Shivanandanagar, at a distance of 3 kilometres from Rishikesh.
Sivananda Yoga, the yoga form propagated by him, are now spread in many parts of the world through Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, but these centres are not affiliated with Swami Sivananda's original ashrams which are run by the Divine Life Society.
He is the founder of The Divine Life Society (1936), Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and author of over 200 books on yoga, vedanta and a variety of other subjects. He established Sivananda Ashram, the location of the headquarters of The Divine Life Society (DLS), on the bank of the Ganges at Shivanandanagar, at a distance of 3 kilometres from Rishikesh.
Sivananda Yoga, the yoga form propagated by him, are now spread in many parts of the world through Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, but these centres are not affiliated with Swami Sivananda's original ashrams which are run by the Divine Life Society.
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May 29, 2025
4.25 ⭐
GENRE - RELIGION
PAGES - 576
This is not a review but a mere description of my understanding of this holy book. For a long time I wanted to read the Bhagavad Gita and understand Hinduism. This book is an interpretation of Sivanandas of the holy book and like most holy books the interpreter tries to give his understanding of the scriptures with a personal touch.
The book is very well translated in English and gives you a lot of clarity about understanding verses of the gita.
The verses are highly philosophical and just reading it once is not going to give you a clear picture however re reading it will definitely give you a lot of clarity.
For some one new to Hinduism this book version of the Bhagavad Gita is going to be very helpful for it is in easy language however I want to explore other authors as well and understand more in depth also not to forget the Upanishads.
Thank You 🙏🙂❤️
GENRE - RELIGION
PAGES - 576
This is not a review but a mere description of my understanding of this holy book. For a long time I wanted to read the Bhagavad Gita and understand Hinduism. This book is an interpretation of Sivanandas of the holy book and like most holy books the interpreter tries to give his understanding of the scriptures with a personal touch.
The book is very well translated in English and gives you a lot of clarity about understanding verses of the gita.
The verses are highly philosophical and just reading it once is not going to give you a clear picture however re reading it will definitely give you a lot of clarity.
For some one new to Hinduism this book version of the Bhagavad Gita is going to be very helpful for it is in easy language however I want to explore other authors as well and understand more in depth also not to forget the Upanishads.
Thank You 🙏🙂❤️
January 17, 2017
Sivananda Saraswati is a guru of gurus....This is on of the best translations of Bhagavad Gita.
English translation of slokas is very accurate.....if you are reading Bhagavad Gita for first time, don't read this book.....this book is not for novice reader on Bhagavad Gita.....
English translation of slokas is very accurate.....if you are reading Bhagavad Gita for first time, don't read this book.....this book is not for novice reader on Bhagavad Gita.....
September 3, 2022
Swami Sivananda's take on the classic Bhagavad Gita. If you practice Sivananda Yoga, this book is almost a must read, along with "Bliss Devine". As always, individual interpretations of great religious books are always tinted with personal opinion and the interpreter's individual ability to comprehend and explain complex religious ideas. For someone who is new to Hinduism, this is a good guide.
August 26, 2021
This is above all books.
I am blessed to come across this version. This is not a book but the talking of God to man. Every sholka is still relevant today because a word of Krishna never comes untrue.
I bow to the author for the simplification and translation.
I am blessed to come across this version. This is not a book but the talking of God to man. Every sholka is still relevant today because a word of Krishna never comes untrue.
I bow to the author for the simplification and translation.
March 7, 2015
Good translation of a classic text on Indian spirituality. Quite close to the Sanskrit, yet very readable.
January 29, 2016
Feeds the soul!
June 13, 2017
When comments as hard as what being commented. But it was very helpful to read it one more time and see what was missed
January 29, 2022
I mean, it's The Bhagavad Gita.
Read
February 25, 2025I am not going to rate the Gita (obviously) but as a work of translation it is pretty good, 4/5.
June 11, 2026
It is hard for me to rate this book. In one word, Wow.
Was I born in India to come across this book and eventually read it one day? Am I still living to experience how difficult it is to follow what is said in the book?
I wished I could have read that in my teen years, then I could have been less under the influence of Illusion. I could have dissipated less of my energy and effort. But I tell myself now, I am still alive and a new start is possible.
It is The Book, that requires no rating, immensely misinterpreted, and heavily misunderstood. To be honest, some verses offended me a lot before due to my ignorance. But when you understand their real meaning .. you tap into the real wisdom. Many a times, I felt while reading some verses, I tasted the nectar. Time, another delusion of the mind, simply stopped for me. And I am not kidding at all.
A book that comes at the right time in the life, when you are standing in the middle of the war against all that you call yours.
The praisers say, this book has solution to every human problem.
I say, this is a book that keeps you grounded, shows where you actually stand and what you are capable of, and what your highest potential could be.
It is the best guidebook one can ever own. Claim it as yours, readers!
A note to myself : I contacted the biggest delusion of my mind at the midnight of 15th Feb and it stayed with me throughout the time I was reading the Gita. I realized that as wisdom unfolded, that delusion slowly began to fade from my mind. I found peace through this process. If that delusion ever returns to my life by accident, I will regard and handle it with contempt.
Was I born in India to come across this book and eventually read it one day? Am I still living to experience how difficult it is to follow what is said in the book?
I wished I could have read that in my teen years, then I could have been less under the influence of Illusion. I could have dissipated less of my energy and effort. But I tell myself now, I am still alive and a new start is possible.
It is The Book, that requires no rating, immensely misinterpreted, and heavily misunderstood. To be honest, some verses offended me a lot before due to my ignorance. But when you understand their real meaning .. you tap into the real wisdom. Many a times, I felt while reading some verses, I tasted the nectar. Time, another delusion of the mind, simply stopped for me. And I am not kidding at all.
A book that comes at the right time in the life, when you are standing in the middle of the war against all that you call yours.
The praisers say, this book has solution to every human problem.
I say, this is a book that keeps you grounded, shows where you actually stand and what you are capable of, and what your highest potential could be.
It is the best guidebook one can ever own. Claim it as yours, readers!
A note to myself : I contacted the biggest delusion of my mind at the midnight of 15th Feb and it stayed with me throughout the time I was reading the Gita. I realized that as wisdom unfolded, that delusion slowly began to fade from my mind. I found peace through this process. If that delusion ever returns to my life by accident, I will regard and handle it with contempt.
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