Srimad Bhagavad Gita: A Practical Path
Volume 1 — Simple Principles (Introductory Stage)
Be a part of the Divine Conversation: A simple, principle-based, direct translation — Learn like a student from the Supreme Teacher, Bhagavan Sri Krushna.
• Dispel the illusion of escaping the battle of life from your mind. Learn to face the struggle of life on the path of duty — not to run away from responsibility.
• Memorizing every verse is not necessary — understand the principle and apply it in life.
• Achieve excellence in every area of life.
Key Subject Matter
• Learn the art of fulfilling responsibilities and duties
• Understand the Divine principles of how the world operates
• Understand the Self, God, and the relationship with God
• Identify your personality and nature
• Acquire Knowledge, Skill, and Proficiency
• Defeat the internal enemies — attachment , lust (Uncontrolled Desire ), ego , and anger
• Attain Devotion, Knowledge, Meditation, and the realization of Truth
The subsequent volumes of this series will help in understanding the application of the Gita's esoteric and direct principles, which will open the doors to excellence, proficiency, and success in family, education, business, profession, society, and all areas of life.
“Wherever there is Yogeshwara Bhagavan Sri Krushna, and wherever there is the great archer Arjuna, there will certainly be fortune, victory, glory, and extraordinary power and morality”
About This Book Series
This book series is initiated with the objective of connecting the eternal wisdom of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita with today's contemporary lifestyle. The Gita is not merely an ancient scripture, but truly a guide for life. It illuminates our daily struggles, responsibilities, and the quest for self-inquiry.
This book is written for those common readers who wish to understand the Bhagavad Gita but face difficulty due to its complex Sanskrit text and deep philosophical ideas. Therefore, this series primarily emphasizes simple translation, clear concepts, and its practical application. Consequently, no matter what field you are in, you can easily apply the guidance of the Gita in your life.
Many readers find the Gita difficult to comprehend because they feel obligated to memorize every verse . But that is not the primary purpose of the Gita. The Gita teaches us that success, devotion , peace, and liberation are attained only by truly understanding and applying its principles in life.
In this 15-volume series, the first volume focuses particularly on the fundamental principles of the Gita, a direct translation in simple language, and the core dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna. Subsequent volumes will discuss in detail how these principles can be applied to our family, workplace, education, lifestyle, relationships, and spiritual development. Each volume will connect the wisdom of the Gita with a clear domain of life:
• Volume 1 – Fundamental Principles (Introductory Stage): The Divine Conversation between the Individual Soul and the Supreme Soul .
• Volume 2: Practical Gita Principles: Real-Life Application of Eternal Teachings.
• Volume 3 – Victory Over Internal Enemies: Control and Mastery over Anger, Ego, Lust, Fear, Laziness, and Destructive Negative Thoughts.
• Volume 4 – Understanding Human Nature & Personality: Know Your Personality, Unleash Your Potential, and Transcend Limitations.
• Volume 5 – The Art and Skill of Action: Excellence and Balance in Work and Life through the Yoga of Equanimity .
• Volume 6 – Application of Gita in Leadership and Organizational Excellence: The Secret of Leadership from the Perspective of the Controller of the Universe.
• Volume 7 – Efficiency and Inner Peace in Professional life : Balancing Professional Life through Karma Yoga.
• Volume 8 – The Light of Gita in Family Life: The Formula for Harmony and Understanding.
• Volume 9 – Goal Achievement and Success in Student Life: Gita Guidance for Concentration, Study, Memory, and Examination Success.
• Volume 10: Sports and Career – Achieving High Ambition: Bhagavad Gita Guidance for Excellence, Determination, and Continuous Development.
• Volume 11 – Practical Ethics for Relationships and Social Life: Gita Guidance for Respect, Awareness, and the Path of Dharma (Righteousness).
• Volume 12 – The Eternal Nature of the Immortal Soul: The Mystery of Karma and the Journey After Birth and Death.
• Volume 13 – Divine Reality – The Nature of God: The Mystery of Nature and Illusion , Devotion , and Spiritual Freedom.
• Volume 14 – The Eternal Path of Knowledge, Devotion, and Self-Realization: The Call to Attain God and Live a Liberated Life.
• Volume 15 – The Duty of the Teacher – Gita Guidance for Imparting Knowledge, Guidance, and Inspiration: The Eternal Path for Social Welfare.
Since this is a translation from complex Sankrit into the other languages, there may be some verbal errors. We humbly request readers to overlook such errors and focus on the core teaching. The Gita is like a vast ocean; human efforts are always limited. If there is any imperfection in this humble endeavour, we hope that the elders and scholars will kindly accept its essence.
This journey is the first step on the path toward life's ultimate goal. We warmly invite readers—to walk this path with an open mind, integrity, and the depth of devotion; the light of the Gita will surely show a new way to your life.