"Bhagavad Gita" (“Divine Song”) is a monument of ancient Indian literature in Sanskrit, part of the “Mahabharata.” It consists of 700 verses. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the sacred texts of Hinduism, presenting the essence of Hindu philosophy. It is considered that the “Bhagavad Gita” can serve as a practical guide both in the spiritual and material spheres of life. It is often characterized as one of the most respected and treasured spiritual and philosophical texts not only of the Hindu tradition, but of the religious-philosophical tradition of the entire world.
Translation from Sanskrit by Academician B. L. Smirnov.