--- product_id: 542556111 title: "Bhagavad Gita" price: "R609" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/542556111-bhagavad-gita store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Bhagavad Gita **Price:** R609 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bhagavad Gita - **How much does it cost?** R609 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/542556111-bhagavad-gita) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Bhagavad Gita [Nikhilananda, Swami] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bhagavad Gita Review: BEST English edition of Gita available - Bhagavad Gita is the most popular of the scriptures of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). However, the message is for the whole mankind and not just for the Hindus. It is one of the three canons of Vedanta (the other two are the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras). The Gita discusses the various paths to Self-Realization, known as yogas, systematically. There are dozens of English translations of the Gita. How to choose? The best commentary to Gita is by Adi Sankara, the 7th century saint and non-dual philosopher of India. His commentary takes a non-dual approach, which is the widely accepted vedantic philosophy. There are a few literal translations of Gita with Adi Sankara's commentary. The more recent ones are by Swami Gambhirananda and by Swami Nikhilananda. Gambhirananda's is a literal translation and at times it is very difficult to comprehend. One feels like some explanation of Sankara's commentary is needed. On the other hand, Swami Nikhilananda's approach is to present notes to each verse based on Adi Sankara's commentary which makes it very easy to read and comprehend. He elaborates where an elaboration is needed and has omitted occasional portions of the commentary which are extremely technical and don't interest majority of the readers. This makes it an excellent read and hence I prefer Nikhilananda's version. Also his English is excellent. No wonder, Time Magazine gave a great review for this edition of Gita. A brief summary of the Mahabharata is included, which helps one understand the context in which the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna takes place. Highly recommend this book. After reading this book, those interested in the path of jnana or self-enquiry should read Sri Sadhu Om's 'The Path of Sri Ramana'. Review: Love the translation - A smooth read, wish it had the Sanskrit ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #195,939 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Bhagavad Gita (Books) #1,017 in Eastern Philosophy (Books) #4,359 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 348 Reviews | ## Images ![Bhagavad Gita - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bSgO2xNOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST English edition of Gita available *by C***K on February 10, 2007* Bhagavad Gita is the most popular of the scriptures of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). However, the message is for the whole mankind and not just for the Hindus. It is one of the three canons of Vedanta (the other two are the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras). The Gita discusses the various paths to Self-Realization, known as yogas, systematically. There are dozens of English translations of the Gita. How to choose? The best commentary to Gita is by Adi Sankara, the 7th century saint and non-dual philosopher of India. His commentary takes a non-dual approach, which is the widely accepted vedantic philosophy. There are a few literal translations of Gita with Adi Sankara's commentary. The more recent ones are by Swami Gambhirananda and by Swami Nikhilananda. Gambhirananda's is a literal translation and at times it is very difficult to comprehend. One feels like some explanation of Sankara's commentary is needed. On the other hand, Swami Nikhilananda's approach is to present notes to each verse based on Adi Sankara's commentary which makes it very easy to read and comprehend. He elaborates where an elaboration is needed and has omitted occasional portions of the commentary which are extremely technical and don't interest majority of the readers. This makes it an excellent read and hence I prefer Nikhilananda's version. Also his English is excellent. No wonder, Time Magazine gave a great review for this edition of Gita. A brief summary of the Mahabharata is included, which helps one understand the context in which the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna takes place. Highly recommend this book. After reading this book, those interested in the path of jnana or self-enquiry should read Sri Sadhu Om's 'The Path of Sri Ramana'. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the translation *by C***S on October 30, 2025* A smooth read, wish it had the Sanskrit ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly What I Wanted *by B***H on May 14, 2023* This book is exactly what I wanted when I ordered it. The book itself is the Bhagavad Gita in an English translation, without Sanskrit or explanatory text - just the text of the Bhagavad Gita in English. The book is small, about 6.25 X 4.75 X 0.75 inches. It is not quite small enough to fit into a pocket, but close enough. It is very easy to keep with me as I go about my day. The cover is solid, the binding tight, a well-made volume that I expect will hold up over time. The text is large enough to read comfortably. I will note that the advertising says there are 256 pages; however, there are only 226 pages. I don't know what those missing 30 pages might have been, but there isn't any text missing from the translation. Possibly this was some explanatory text that wasn't included. This is an altogether excellent edition. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in Bhagavad Gita. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bhagavad Gita: With the Complete Story of the Mahabharata - Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epic - Vedas & Upanishads: Greatest Spiritual Wisdom for Tough Times --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/542556111-bhagavad-gita](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/542556111-bhagavad-gita) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*