--- product_id: 1693300 title: "The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics)" price: "€ 17.10" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1693300-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) **Price:** € 17.10 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 17.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1693300-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics) ## 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 One of the most important Hindu texts, this early epic poem serves as a practical guide to living well. The Bhagavad Gita recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, the manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, the dialogue sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to change the outcome of the war he is to fight, and culminates in Krishna revealing to the warrior his true cosmic form, counseling him to search for the universal perfection of life. Ranging from instructions on yoga postures to dense moral discussion, The Bhagavad Gita remains a enduring source of wisdom. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review: A Beautiful Rendition - English translations of the Bhagavad Gita are frankly a dime a dozen, and many are mediocre and listless. Not this one! Laurie Patton’s translation is a treasure. Her translation is a moving reading experience the Gita is intended to be. The drawback of many English translations is that they attempt to sound lofty and righteous. Therefore, many of these translations, even those recently translated, employ archaic Victorian English flourishes. You know, you’ve seen them. These translations use manners of speech such as “O, Arjuna,” “O King of Bharatas,” and use “thee,” “thou.” These literary devices ruin the reading experience because this is just not how people speak, and it gets in the way of appreciating the beauty of this poem. Ms. Patton, on the other hand, uses none of these anachronisms in her translation. The Bhagavad Gita is poetry, and Patton is a published poet, and thus she knows how to craft a simple phrase in simple, elegant language for maximum effect. Old School translations also display a lack of understanding on the message of the Gita. Reading the Gita is such a compelling experience because the message is so simple. Patton’s translation here is remarkable because it so accurately reflects the divine simplicity of the language used in its message. Ms Patton has provided an excellent introduction, with bibliography and her translation sparingly provide footnotes. “Bhagavad Gita” means “Song of God.” Ms. Patton’s translation is indeed the “Song of God.” Review: The Gita in all its Beauty - Not sure if this is an easy read given its vross reference to the Vedas and the Mahabarathas it self. Nonetheless, as a dear friend of mine advised, read the synopsis or a summary (I found the Introduction very helpful) to understand the core content, then read the book to appreciate the beauty of its poetry. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #32,963 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Hindu Rituals & Practice (Books) #6 in Bhagavad Gita (Books) #213 in Eastern Philosophy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 718 Reviews | ## Images ![The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qRFtcEm+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Beautiful Rendition *by J***R on September 21, 2018* English translations of the Bhagavad Gita are frankly a dime a dozen, and many are mediocre and listless. Not this one! Laurie Patton’s translation is a treasure. Her translation is a moving reading experience the Gita is intended to be. The drawback of many English translations is that they attempt to sound lofty and righteous. Therefore, many of these translations, even those recently translated, employ archaic Victorian English flourishes. You know, you’ve seen them. These translations use manners of speech such as “O, Arjuna,” “O King of Bharatas,” and use “thee,” “thou.” These literary devices ruin the reading experience because this is just not how people speak, and it gets in the way of appreciating the beauty of this poem. Ms. Patton, on the other hand, uses none of these anachronisms in her translation. The Bhagavad Gita is poetry, and Patton is a published poet, and thus she knows how to craft a simple phrase in simple, elegant language for maximum effect. Old School translations also display a lack of understanding on the message of the Gita. Reading the Gita is such a compelling experience because the message is so simple. Patton’s translation here is remarkable because it so accurately reflects the divine simplicity of the language used in its message. Ms Patton has provided an excellent introduction, with bibliography and her translation sparingly provide footnotes. “Bhagavad Gita” means “Song of God.” Ms. Patton’s translation is indeed the “Song of God.” ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Gita in all its Beauty *by S***N on February 22, 2026* Not sure if this is an easy read given its vross reference to the Vedas and the Mahabarathas it self. Nonetheless, as a dear friend of mine advised, read the synopsis or a summary (I found the Introduction very helpful) to understand the core content, then read the book to appreciate the beauty of its poetry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both Important and Readable *by T***I on April 22, 2015* Five stars does not do this book justice. It is a singularly beautiful story and one of the world's most important works of philosophy and spirituality. But more than that, in this edition the author manages to achieve the nearly impossible; Patton translates the original poem into English verse that is remarkable fluid, readable, and graceful. If you have any curiosity about the world or any interest in the fundamental nature of humanity, read this. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) - Tao Te Ching - The Analects (Penguin Classics) --- ## 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.pt/products/1693300-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1693300-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*