Bhagavad Gita
Lord Krishna's timeless dialogue with Arjuna — 700 verses of wisdom on duty, devotion, and the path to the eternal.
About Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita (“the Song of the Lord”) is one of the most revered scriptures of the Hindu tradition. Set within the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata, its 700 verses across eighteen chapters record the dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Faced with doubt and despair, Arjuna receives Krishna's guidance on duty (dharma), the nature of the self, and the paths of action, devotion, and knowledge. The Gita weaves these teachings into a practical and profound guide to living with clarity and purpose.
Stotradhwani presents the Gita chapter by chapter, with guided recitation and study material, so learners can progress steadily through its verses and meaning.
At a glance
- Composer
- Veda Vyasa
- Source
- Mahabharata (Bhishma Parva)
- Verses
- 700 verses (18 chapters)
- Language
- Sanskrit
- Tradition
- Vaishnava / Vedanta
Why devotees chant Bhagavad Gita
- check_circleTraditionally studied for clarity of purpose, equanimity, and devotion.
- check_circleIts chapter-by-chapter structure makes steady, daily study approachable.
- check_circleA complete guide uniting the paths of action, devotion, and knowledge.
When to chant: Many devotees study or recite a portion daily; Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi) is especially dedicated to it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bhagavad Gita?expand_more
The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Sanskrit scripture, part of the Mahabharata, recording Lord Krishna's teaching to Arjuna on duty, the self, and the paths of action, devotion, and knowledge.
Who spoke the Bhagavad Gita?expand_more
It is spoken by Lord Krishna to the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, and was recorded as part of Veda Vyasa's Mahabharata.
How is the Bhagavad Gita structured?expand_more
It contains 700 verses arranged in eighteen chapters, each addressing an aspect of dharma, the self, and the spiritual path.