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“Bhagavad Gita As It Is” is a translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture. The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It consists of a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer.
The “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” is a specific edition of the Bhagavad Gita translated and commented upon by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya (spiritual teacher) of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement. Swami Prabhupada’s translation and commentary emphasize the devotional aspects of the text, focusing on the teachings of devotion (bhakti) to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna.
Published in 1968, “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” has been widely distributed and has played a significant role in popularizing the Bhagavad Gita in the Western world. It is regarded as one of the key texts for followers of the ISKCON movement and anyone interested in understanding the philosophical and spiritual teachings of the Bhagavad Gita from a devotional perspective.