The Bhagavad Gita (Text, Word-To-Word Meaning, Translation And Detailed Commentary by Sri Swami Sivananda)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sri Swami Sivananda
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Divine Life Trust Society
  
• Publication date :October 10, 2010
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8170520002 
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8170520009
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 850 G

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Bhagavad Gita by Sri Swami Sivananda is considered one of the most practical and clear commentaries on this sacred scripture. Unlike purely academic translations, Sivananda’s version is written from the perspective of a realized sage for the benefit of the common person.

The book provides the original Sanskrit verses, Roman transliteration, a lucid English translation, and a detailed commentary (called "Gita Mahatmya"). Sivananda’s unique contribution is his focus on the "Yoga of Synthesis," showing how Karma (action), Bhakti (devotion), Raja (meditation), and Jnana (knowledge) are not separate paths but integrated steps toward spiritual perfection.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati (1887–1963) was a towering figure in modern Hinduism and the founder of the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh. Originally a medical doctor in Malaya, he renounced his career to pursue a spiritual life. His medical background is evident in his writing; he treats spiritual ailments with the precision of a physician. He authored over 200 books, famously living by the motto: "Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize."