Bhagavad Gita — Chapter Reader
The complete Bhagavad Gita — all 18 chapters, 700 shlokas — in Devanagari with word-by-word meaning, translation and classical commentary.
Chapter 1 — Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Summary
Arjuna's despondency on the battlefield.
Core teaching
Sets the stage; introduces the human dilemma between duty and attachment.
Step by step
- 1Pick a chapter.
- 2Read shloka-by-shloka.
- 3Tap any word for meaning.
- 4Read commentary from major acharyas.
Why devotees love this
- Full text — not extracts.
- Word-by-word real understanding.
- Multiple commentaries (Shankara, Ramanuja, Chinmaya).
- Free — no paywall.
When people use Bhagavad Gita — Chapter Reader
- 1Daily Gita paath.
- 2Swadhyaya group prep.
- 3School / university study.
- 4Personal spiritual growth.
Avoid these
- Skipping Chapter 1 as 'just war setup' — it establishes the whole context.
- Reading only translation — the shloka's Sanskrit sound carries the teaching.
Independently validated
Text from Gita Press critical edition; commentaries from published editions.
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Reading progress saved on device.
Frequently asked questions
Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) is often recommended first for its overview.
Chapter-wise audio is on the roadmap.
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