Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by
This video series includes both Sanskrit and English translation.
In this video series, Swami Satyananda Saraswati help us make the shift from studying the Bhagavad Gita as intellectual pursuit – into an intuitive expression of the Divine.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 1: Introduction – Dvitiya Mahatmyam
The Greatness of the Bhagavad Gita
This video class introduces the Bhagavad Gita and the Divitya (2) Mahatmyams, which describe the greatness of the Bhagavad Gita. After the introduction, the mantras of the Mahatmyams are chanted in Sanskrit and then translated and explained in detail in English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 2:
Questions and Answers
Practical Applications of Bhagavad Gita
This class is a series of practical answers about how to apply the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to the spiritual lives of devotees everywhere.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 3:
Nyasas and Viniyoga
The System of Worship of the Bhagavad Gita
This video class explains how to perform the Nyasa relevant to the mantras of the Bhagavad Gita. It also explains the Viniyoga. Nyasa means to “establish within” and Viniyoga means “the application of a practice”. Swami Satyananda Saraswati demonstrates how to establish the mantras of the Bhagavad Gita within the worshiper, and how to apply this knowledge. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 4: Chapter 1
Verses 1 to 47
This video class discusses the 1st chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. The 1st chapter of the Bhagavad Gita describes the field of all action, Kurukshetra, upon which devotees are seeking to manifest the highest ideals of perfection. This chapter also introduces the dilemma of Arjuna and sets the stage for the dialogue of the Bhagavad Gita. First the mantras of the 1st chapter are chanted in Sanskrit and then the verses are translated and explained in English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 5: Chapter 2
Verses 1 to 37
This video class explains verses 1 to 37 of the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. In the first part of the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals His identity as the Supreme Soul of All, and shares that the One who wears the body is eternal, while the body is transient. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 6: Chapter 2 continued
Verses 38 to 72
In the second part of the 2nd Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna enumerates the Shamkhya Philosophy, and defines the goal as striving for the Ideal of Perfection. In this video class the mantras of verses 38 to 72 of the Bhagavad Gita are recited in Sanskrit and then the English translation is given along with a full explanation of their meaning.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 7: Chapter 3
Verses 1 to 43
In the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches the differences between the paths of Knowledge and Action. No one can refrain from action, when called upon to act. But Action with Knowledge produces a superior effect. In this video class both the Sanskrit mantras and their translation and explanation are given.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 8: Chapter 4
Verses 1 to 42
In the 4th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches the meaning of Union through Wisdom. This soul is never born, and never does it die. This chapter explains that the man who is established in wisdom performs all actions as a sacrifice and thereby attains complete absorption. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 9: Chapter 5
Verses 1 to 29
In the 5th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches the meaning of Union through Renunciation. Renouncing the fruits of action, the man of union attains peace. In this way a person performs all actions as an offering to the Supreme Divinity. This video class contains both the Sanskrit mantras of Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita as well their translation and explanation.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 10:
Chapter 6
Verses 1 to 47
In the sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches the meaning of Union through Meditation. A man of union should always remain in secretive communion with his own soul. This chapter of the Bhagavad Gita helps us to understand the meaning and purpose of meditation. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 11:
Chapter 7
Verses 1 to 30
In the 7th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God, Krishna declares that among thousands of men, few strive for perfection, and even among those who strive, few know My reality. No one is higher than Me, and nothing is greater. In this video class first the Sanskrit mantras are chanted and then they are translated and explained in English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 12:
Chapter 8
Verses 1 to 28
In the 8th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita Krishna teaches about the transitions at death. Whatever attitude or existence one remembers when one renounces the body in the end, that alone does he become. In this video class, first the mantras are chanted in Sanskrit and then they are translated and explained in English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 13:
Chapter 9
Verses 1 to 34
In the 9th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells that men without faith in the ideal of perfection return to the ways of the mortal world of objects and relationships without attaining Me. First the mantras are chanted in Sanskrit and then they are translated and explained in English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 14:
Chapter 10
Verses 1 to 42
In the 10th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains His infinite nature, as well as the many ways in which He can be known. In this video class, first the Sanskrit mantras are beautifully and melodically chanted, followed by a detailed translation and description of the mantras into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 15:
Chapter 11
Verses 1 to 55
The 15th video class in the Bhagavad Gita series examines the 11th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. In this chapter, Krishna grants the vision of His Universal form, he describes the process of devotion which leads the devotee to the vision of this form. The Sanskrit verses are chanted, followed by their translation into English, with a detailed commentary on the translation.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 16:
Chapter 12
Verses 1 to 20
This class examines the 12th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna describes the qualities of devotees who are extremely beloved by Him. The class first has the mantras of the chapter chanted in the original Sanskrit, followed by an intensely devotional translation into English, as well as a masterful verse-by-verse commentary.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 17:
Chapter 13
Verses 1 to 34
This video explores the 13th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita in which Krishna defines the field and that which binds men to its manifestation. In the class, first we get to hear the beautiful mantras chanted in Sanskrit.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 18:
Chapter 14
Verses 1 to 27
This video examines the 14th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita in which Krishna describes the three gunas, or qualities of Nature, and declares that the soul constantly moves between these characteristics until it is capable to move beyond. The class first has the mantras of the chapter chanted in the original Sanskrit, followed by a translation into English, and a verse-by-verse commentary.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 19:
Chapter 15
Verses 1 to 20
In the 15th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells us about the goal which should be pursued from where we will not return again. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 20:
Chapter 16
Verses 1 to 24
The content is this video class explains Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna tells us of the positive qualities we can assume and of the negative qualities we should avoid. The Sanskrit mantras are first chanted, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 21:
Chapter 17
Verses 1 to 28
In 17th Bhagavad Gita video class, Krishna tells us “Om Tat Sat, The Infinite Beyond Conception, Om that is truth,” is the three-syllabled declaration to be spoken while remembering the Supreme Divinity. The Sanskrit mantras are first chanted, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 22:
Chapter 18
Verses 1 to 39
This video discusses the first part of Chapter 18 of the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna reveals the principles and distinctions of Sannyas, and what it means to be a person of Renunciation. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 23:
Chapter 18
Verses 40 to 78
In the second part of the video class, the last part of Chapter 18 is discussed. Krishna inspires us: Be with your mind in Me; be devoted to Me; bow with respect to me; in truth, you will come to me. Renouncing all other ideals, take refuge in Me alone. In this video class, the mantras are first chanted in Sanskrit, and then translated into English.
Bhagavad Gita Video Class 24:
Gita Mahatmyam
The Glory of the Gita and Glossary
The last video class of the Bhagavad Gita, again, contains the Mahatmyam.
Ultimately the key to understanding the application of the Bhagavad Gita lies in understanding the proper names. Just who is conducting this dialog with whom?
This Mahatmyam will help guide us in our continued devotion and study.
Ultimately the key to understanding the application of the Bhagavad Gita lies in understanding the proper names. Just who is conducting this dialog with whom?
This Mahatmyam will help guide us in our continued devotion and study.