Download Bhagawad Gita in English in PDF format - Bhagavad Gita As It Is by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The book is available in PDF format for free from Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBTI)."Bhagavad-gītā As It Is" is the English
translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada, the esteemed founder of the International Society for Krishna
Consciousness (ISKCON). This particular version of the Bhagavad Gita is
distinguished by its clear and accessible presentation of the text, along with
its focus on the teachings of Krishna from the perspective of the Gaudiya
Vaishnavism tradition, which is a devotional branch of Hinduism.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's translation of the
Bhagavad Gita is comprehensive, including the original Sanskrit verses
alongside their English translations. What sets this work apart is the detailed
purports, or explanations, that accompany each verse. These purports provide
profound insights and interpretations grounded in the Gaudiya Vaishnavism
tradition, which emphasizes devotion to Lord Krishna as the supreme deity.
Swami Prabhupada's intention with "Bhagavad-gītā As It
Is" was to convey the original meanings and teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
in a manner that remains faithful to its ancient roots while being accessible
and relevant to contemporary readers. His commentary aims to elucidate the
philosophical and spiritual messages of the Gita, making them comprehensible
and applicable to modern life. Through his translation and commentary, Swami
Prabhupada sought to spread the teachings of Krishna consciousness and offer
readers a deeper understanding of the Gita's timeless wisdom.