--- product_id: 2181346 title: "The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics)" price: "€ 17.11" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2181346-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) **Price:** € 17.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 17.11 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/2181346-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 The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) [Anonymous, Mascaro, Juan, Brodbeck, Simon] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) Review: The most readable truest English rendition of the Gita - The Bhagavad Gita is the world's most translated scripture. The task for a Gita translator is to effectively take the poetic multilayer Sanskrit original and translate it into English preserving it's flavor allowing it to stand alone without commentary. Few have succeeded. I have read multiple editions of the Gita and,in my Sanskrit studies, read the original in Sanskrit. While I haven't read all the English translations, Mascaro's translation is the best I have read. It takes the reader to the heart of the Gita, to their own heart and to that of Lord Krishna with practical real instructions on how we should live to be aligned with God. It is a practical nitty gritty instruction manual on how we are to construct and conduct ourselves in our own "life battle". Gandhi read the Gita as his daily practice; it sustained him. I have found the same experience when I have picked up this volume during my own times of crisis. If one wants to plumb the depths of the Gita, then I would suggest getting Winthrop Sargent's Bhagavad Gita with the Sanskrit and Sanskrit translation. It is excellent, but a few of the translations are off, and it is dry compared to Mascaro. There are many commentaries and at present I don't have a favorite one to recommend. If one wants to explore both the flavor and the depth of the Gita, I would recommend undertaking Sanskrit studies with Vyaas Houston [...] . He gives weekend trainings to begin to learn Sanskrit as well as immersions into the Gita. I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. If you don't have the time or money, Mascaro's translation is a gold mine. Review: An amazing book, an eye-opener. - After much concern as a Christian, over whether or not Hindus believe in one Supreme Being or not, this book put my concerns to rest. It explains, as a 500 BC document, their view of God and His avatars on earth, the Trinity as they know it, and who their God is by name. I was completely intrigued by phrases in this "prayer" or poem, that echo the Nicene Creed: God of Gods, Light of light, Very God of Very God, Begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made. This book should be required reading for all seminary students. Now we know things in Hinduism got fairly convoluted with over 200 demi-gods after this book was written, but it tells it like it was when it started. The Trimurti is still a mystery as is the Trinity, but over all, Brahman is God. A masterful work. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #90,344 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Hindu Rituals & Practice (Books) #16 in Bhagavad Gita (Books) #1,150 in Happiness Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (803) | | Dimensions | 5.09 x 0.32 x 7.77 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 0140449183 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0140449181 | | Item Weight | 4.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | February 25, 2003 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | ## Images ![The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81slBIGje8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most readable truest English rendition of the Gita *by D***N on March 11, 2006* The Bhagavad Gita is the world's most translated scripture. The task for a Gita translator is to effectively take the poetic multilayer Sanskrit original and translate it into English preserving it's flavor allowing it to stand alone without commentary. Few have succeeded. I have read multiple editions of the Gita and,in my Sanskrit studies, read the original in Sanskrit. While I haven't read all the English translations, Mascaro's translation is the best I have read. It takes the reader to the heart of the Gita, to their own heart and to that of Lord Krishna with practical real instructions on how we should live to be aligned with God. It is a practical nitty gritty instruction manual on how we are to construct and conduct ourselves in our own "life battle". Gandhi read the Gita as his daily practice; it sustained him. I have found the same experience when I have picked up this volume during my own times of crisis. If one wants to plumb the depths of the Gita, then I would suggest getting Winthrop Sargent's Bhagavad Gita with the Sanskrit and Sanskrit translation. It is excellent, but a few of the translations are off, and it is dry compared to Mascaro. There are many commentaries and at present I don't have a favorite one to recommend. If one wants to explore both the flavor and the depth of the Gita, I would recommend undertaking Sanskrit studies with Vyaas Houston [...] . He gives weekend trainings to begin to learn Sanskrit as well as immersions into the Gita. I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. If you don't have the time or money, Mascaro's translation is a gold mine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing book, an eye-opener. *by M***. on March 4, 2010* After much concern as a Christian, over whether or not Hindus believe in one Supreme Being or not, this book put my concerns to rest. It explains, as a 500 BC document, their view of God and His avatars on earth, the Trinity as they know it, and who their God is by name. I was completely intrigued by phrases in this "prayer" or poem, that echo the Nicene Creed: God of Gods, Light of light, Very God of Very God, Begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made. This book should be required reading for all seminary students. Now we know things in Hinduism got fairly convoluted with over 200 demi-gods after this book was written, but it tells it like it was when it started. The Trimurti is still a mystery as is the Trinity, but over all, Brahman is God. A masterful work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have spiritual guide! *by J***R on August 20, 2009* This is a powerful, transforming book. I have read it about 4 times. It has taught me much about stilling my mind and heart. This may well be my favorite book ever. I have written many of its passages on cards and meditate on them frequently for peace and for helping me to draw close to God. Much of it has truly become a part of me. Much of who I am spiritually I owe to the Gita. As for this translation, I have tried about 3 other translations. Now I'm glad I read Mascaro's translation first, because if I read one of the others first I might have lost interest in it and might never have pick it up again and thus I would not have received such valuable insight. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) - The Upanishads (Penguin Classics) - The Dhammapada: The Path of Perfection (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/2181346-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2181346-the-bhagavad-gita-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*