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Books on Bhagavad Gita

Updated: May 3


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Timeless and universal, the Bhagavad Gita is more than a scripture — it’s a manual for living with purpose, courage, and clarity. Set amidst the b attlefield of life, its teachings go beyond religion, offering deep insights into duty (dharma), self-mastery, inner peace, and spiritual wisdom. Whether you're a curious beginner or a lifelong seeker, there’s a version of the Gita that speaks to you.


Here’s a curated list of Bhagavad Gita books catering to different age groups and levels of interest :


Book Title/Author

Best For

Features

Gita Rhymes for Kids by Varun Agarwal

Young children (2-5)

Gita concepts through simple poems, fun activities included

Gita Coloring and Sticker Book by Varun Agarwal

Young children (4–7)

Coloring, stickers, simple quotes

Geeta for Children by Swami Chinmayananda

Children (7-12)

Easy narrative, values-focused

The Gita: For Children by Roopa Pai & Sayan Mukherjee

Children (7 -16)

Spirited retelling, engaging & easy to grasp

Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

Casual/first-time adult

Clear prose, practical introduction

Bhagavad Gita by Swami Mukundananda

Casual/first-time adult

Easy to read, accessible online

The Essence of the Bhagavad Gitaby Swami Kriyananda

Casual/first-time adult

Based on Swami Yogananda’s teachings. Relevant to modern life

The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda

Serious Readers

Deep Advaita insights with contextual explanations

Bhagavad-Gita: As It Is by Swami Prabhupada (ISKCON)

Serious Readers

Full text, commentary, tradition-focused

Gita Sadhak Sanjeevani by Swami Ramsukhdas (Gita Press)

Serious Readers

All time classic in Hindi

God Talks with Arjuna by Paramahansa Yogananda

Advanced Study

Yogic commentary, two volumes

Swami Dayananda Saraswati’s Home Study Course

Advanced Study

Multi-volume, in-depth Vedanta commentary

Bhagavad Gita by Winthrop Sargeant’s

Advanced Study

Word-by-word, grammar, verse-by-verse


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