The Bhagavad-Gita for People of Today by Sukadev Volker Bretz

With original Sanskrit verses in Devanagari, Sanskrit transliteration and word-for-word translation. The Bhagavad Gita (the song of God) is the most widely read book in India. It is considered one of the most important classical yoga texts worldwide because it is practical and shows ways and means of skillfully combining everyday life and spirituality. The Bhagavad Gita is a comprehensive dialogue between Krishna and his student Arjuna, who humbly turns to him shortly before a decisive battle. During this conversation, Krishna teaches him everything about practical and philosophical questions of life and how to reach Him - the Supreme. Krishna's advice: Yoga helps us to find a more harmonious way of dealing with ourselves and the environment, awakens dormant abilities within us and is an ideal system of practice for achieving God-realization.

Explanations by Sukadev Bretz, founder and director of Yoga Vidya.

This 2nd edition has been completely revised and supplemented with recitations of Gita Dhyanam, Prayer to Shri Krishna, Gita Mahatmyam and Gita Arati. All footnotes are in scientific transcription.

Hardcover, 600 pages.