BhagavadGita English

Book Description

ūrdhva-mūlam adhaḥ-śhākham aśhvatthaṁ prāhur avyayam
chhandānsi yasya parṇāni yas taṁ veda sa veda-vit

The book opens with the first shloka from the Purushottama Yoga chapter. In this verse, Shri Krishna refers to the Banyan Tree (Ashvattha)—but could he be using this analogy to convey a deeper message? The Bhagavad Gita is entirely scientific in nature, and a Banyan Tree with its roots upwards and branches downwards is not physically possible. Clearly, the Gita cannot be interpreted merely through a literal translation of Sanskrit words. Written in Anushtup Chandas and structured like Samhita Mantras, each pāda (a segment of 8 syllables) carries an independent meaning. Therefore, the interpretation of the Gita must be approached from this perspective.

A well-established practice in Vedic scripture discussions is to introduce the subject with a shloka. In the case of the Gita, the verse:

“Iti Śrīmad Bhagavadgītāsu Upaniṣatsu Brahmavidyāyām Yogashāstre Śrīkṛṣṇārjuna-Saṃvāde…”

is recited along with the chapter’s name at both the beginning and end of each chapter. Notably, the phrase “Yoga Shastra” appears in this invocation, and the word “Yoga” is included at the end of every chapter title. If the Gita is indeed a Yoga Shastra and Shri Krishna is Yogeshwara, then why have traditional commentaries not explored its Yoga-based interpretation?

For the first time, this book presents the Bhagavad Gita as a Yoga Shastra, revealing its profound yogic wisdom. As Bharat is the land of both Yoga and the Gita, it is time to unveil the true yogic teachings embedded in Shri Krishna’s discourse. The Gita outlines a systematic approach to attaining knowledge and wisdom through the consistent practice of sequential physical yogasanas, thereby achieving a harmonious balance of mind and body.

Throughout history, Vedic texts—including the Puranas, Shastras, Epics, and cultural scriptures—have endured distortions due to invasions, rulers, linguistic influences, and scholarly interpretations. The Gita is no exception. For the first time, this book reconstructs its original sequence and essence, drawing from the Rig Veda, which contains the Gita in the form of mantras.

Part 1 of this book covers five chapters:

1. Purushottama Yoga – Canto I – Padma Sirshasana
2. Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga – Canto II – Gaja Padmasana
3. Shraddha Traya Vibhaga Yoga – Canto III – Gharbhasana
4. Moksha Sannyasa Yoga – Canto IV – Bhadrasana
5. Samkhya Yoga – Canto V – Baddha Padmasana

Each chapter stimulates intellectual curiosity through an in-depth exploration of different philosophical schools—Dvaita, Advaita, Trita, and Samkhya—and connects them to specific yogasanas that can be practiced. While there are millions of interpretations of the Gita, this book seeks to uncover its purest and most practical essence, empowering every seeker to embark on the path of Yoga and become a true YOGI.