Search by chapter, theme, or keyword to find the verses that speak to your journey
The Bhagavad Gita contains 700 verses across 18 chapters, covering every dimension of spiritual life. Use the filters below to explore by chapter, browse by theme, or search for specific topics. Each verse links to its full page with Sanskrit text, multiple translations, and detailed commentary.
The Bhagavad Gita, meaning "The Song of God," is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that forms part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra and records the conversation between Prince Arjuna and his charioteer Lord Krishna. The 18 chapters cover themes ranging from duty and action (karma yoga) to knowledge and devotion (jnana yoga and bhakti yoga), offering a comprehensive guide to spiritual life.
Each chapter focuses on a specific yoga or path: Chapter 1 deals with Arjuna's despair, Chapters 2-3 establish karma yoga, Chapters 4-6 explore knowledge and meditation, Chapters 7-12 reveal the nature of the Divine, and Chapters 13-18 synthesize the complete teaching. This explorer allows you to navigate this rich landscape by chapter or by theme, making it easy to find verses relevant to your specific questions or challenges.
The Bhagavad Gita has been studied and commented upon by some of India's greatest spiritual teachers, including Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, and Madhvacharya, as well as modern teachers like Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, and A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Each verse contains layers of meaning that reveal themselves through repeated study and contemplation.
This tool is designed for both casual browsing and focused study. Here are some ways to use it effectively:
Browse by chapter: Select a chapter from the dropdown to see all verses in that chapter. This is useful when you are studying the Gita sequentially or want to understand the flow of Krishna's teaching.
Filter by theme: Choose a theme like "Karma Yoga," "Inner Peace," or "Bhakti (Devotion)" to see verses from across the Gita that relate to that topic. This cross-chapter view reveals connections that you might miss in sequential reading.
Search by keyword: Type any word or phrase to search through verse translations. This is helpful when you remember a concept but not which verse teaches it, or when you want to see how the Gita addresses a specific topic.
Build a study list: Click "Add to Study List" on any verse to save it for later. Your study list is saved in your browser and persists between visits. This feature lets you create personalized verse collections for meditation, journaling, or group study.
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