The Bhagavad Gita, or, the Song Divine (English and Hindi Edition)

Handy and can take it with me, super cute and effective

Was looking for mool geeta format and was recommended this version from Gita Press. It contains English translation of Sanskrit text. However did not realize it was pocket version (size of a mobile phone). Somewhat difficult for elderly people to read small print. Also price was much higher than expected for a book this size and shipping took over a month (assume due to international shipping). Aside from small size, this version works well for us.

I've taken a liking to this small pocket edition. I have other Gitas but they are all laden with pages of commentary on each verse. Well that's all fine and good, but it's not always what you want. This is small enough to always have with you, or to keep one in the office desk, or car, or anywhere else you need regular doses of peace.

This is very likely the most impartial translation of the Bhagavad Gita there is. There is no commentary nor interpretation of the verses, they just appear as they are, first in Sanskrit, then in English. The book is a nice hardback (which appears to be durable), with a nice plastic dust jacket. Not that it is a big deal, but the cover I received was different from the one shown. The one shown is red with a chariot, and mine is yellow with Krsna on it. There are only two, black and white illustrations on the book. This is definitely the sort of book you can carry anywhere, for it is small and fits in your pocket easily. The price is affordable, considering it is a hardback book. This is definitely best version of the Bhagavad Gita there is, for it allows the reader to make his own mind regarding the text, without being influenced by someone's opinion.Gita press did a good job.

The book is light weight and easy to carry around. It has Gita shlokas in Sanskrit with English meaning. Very compact. It takes very less space in your closet. Very Happy with the purchase! Highly recommended!

small pocket size type

They have "improved" the translation from the 1978 edition I have been using, and I do not like it as much. I think they put a little to much of their "interpretation" into it, and the lack of interpretation was what I Loved about the older version. I is still better than all the versions with "Commentary" trying to tell people what they should think. Either you "Get" the Gita or you do not.

It’s a nice little translation that has been around for a long time, in a nice little conveniently small book at a very reasonable price. I will buy another probably

Very good for people who don’t understand Hindi!

Excellent format and translation, but I do miss the transliteration.

Its a treasure trove. Go for it. Every Hindustani should have this small version

Good

Good book to read...exellent quality