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Bhagavad Gita:
All 18 Chapters Decoded

The most complete Gita course in India — every shloka of all 18 chapters studied with Sanskrit, transliteration, word-by-word meaning, commentary from Shankaracharya & Ramanuja, and modern life application. Taught over 12 weeks by Acharya Suresh Tripathi, with 2,100+ students already enrolled.

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  • ⏱ Duration12 Weeks
  • 📹 Lessons72 lessons
  • 📄 Hours36+ hours
  • 🎯 LevelBeginner–Intermediate
  • 🔤 Shlokas700 shlokas
  • 📱 AccessLifetime
  • 📜 CertificateYes

📖 Course Overview

The Bhagavad Gita — "The Song of God" — is humanity's most concise and complete guide to life, duty, consciousness, and liberation. Spoken by Sri Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, its 700 shlokas across 18 chapters cover every dimension of human experience: action (Karma Yoga), devotion (Bhakti Yoga), knowledge (Jnana Yoga), meditation (Raja Yoga), and selfless service (Seva).

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम्॥
"Whenever there is a decline of righteousness and rise of unrighteousness, O Arjuna, I manifest myself." — Lord Krishna
Bhagavad Gita 4.7

This course studies every single one of the 700 shlokas — not as a speed-run but as a genuine initiation. Each lesson covers 4–6 shlokas: Sanskrit reading, transliteration, word-by-word meaning (anvaya), and commentary drawing from Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, and Sri Aurobindo. Every chapter concludes with a "Life Application" session connecting the teachings to modern challenges.

You do not need to know Sanskrit. Hindi/English translations are provided for every word. However, you will naturally absorb Sanskrit vocabulary through deep repetition — many students find they can recite key shlokas by heart within 4 weeks.

📚 All 18 Chapters at a Glance

Chapter 1
Arjuna Vishada Yoga
अर्जुन विषाद योग
47 shlokas
Chapter 2
Sankhya Yoga
सांख्य योग
72 shlokas
Chapter 3
Karma Yoga
कर्म योग
43 shlokas
Chapter 4
Jnana Karma Sanyasa
ज्ञान कर्म संन्यास
42 shlokas
Chapter 5
Karma Sanyasa Yoga
कर्म संन्यास योग
29 shlokas
Chapter 6
Dhyana Yoga
ध्यान योग
47 shlokas
Chapter 7
Jnana Vijnana Yoga
ज्ञान विज्ञान योग
30 shlokas
Chapter 8
Akshara Brahma Yoga
अक्षर ब्रह्म योग
28 shlokas
Chapter 9
Raja Vidya Yoga
राज विद्या योग
34 shlokas
Chapter 10
Vibhuti Yoga
विभूति योग
42 shlokas
Chapter 11
Vishwaroopa Darshana
विश्वरूप दर्शन
55 shlokas
Chapter 12
Bhakti Yoga
भक्ति योग
20 shlokas
Chapter 13
Kshetra Kshetrajna
क्षेत्र क्षेत्रज्ञ
35 shlokas
Chapter 14
Gunatraya Vibhaga
गुणत्रय विभाग
27 shlokas
Chapter 15
Purushottama Yoga
पुरुषोत्तम योग
20 shlokas
Chapter 16
Daivasura Sampad
दैवासुर संपद्
24 shlokas
Chapter 17
Shraddhatraya Vibhaga
श्रद्धात्रय विभाग
28 shlokas
Chapter 18
Moksha Sanyasa Yoga
मोक्ष संन्यास योग
78 shlokas

Total: 700 shlokas · All studied in detail across 72 lessons

🎯 What You Will Learn

All 700 shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita with Sanskrit and translation
4 Yogas: Karma, Bhakti, Jnana and Raja Yoga — their differences and unity
Shankaracharya's Advaita and Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita commentary compared
The concept of Atman, Brahman, Maya and the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas)
Nishkama Karma — acting without attachment to results, applied to modern life
Vishwaroopa Darshana — Krishna's cosmic form (Chapter 11) in depth
Sthitaprajna — qualities of a steady, liberated mind
Correct pronunciation of 50+ key shlokas for daily chanting and memorisation
How Gita philosophy applies to leadership, relationships, grief and decision-making
Sri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda, Gandhi and Tilak's interpretations compared

📚 Curriculum — 12 Weeks · 72 Lessons

1
Week 1 — Introduction + Chapter 1: Arjuna's Crisis
6 lessons · 3h 30m
What is the Bhagavad Gita? Historical & spiritual contextFREE20 min
The Mahabharata war — setting the scene at KurukshetraFREE25 min
Chapter 1: All 47 shlokas — Arjuna's grief and confusion45 min
Why Arjuna's crisis is every human's crisis30 min
Key shlokas of Chapter 1 — chanting & memorisation25 min
📄Week 1 worksheet: Chapter 1 shloka translation exerciseWorksheet
2
Week 2 — Chapter 2: Sankhya Yoga (The Great Chapter)
6 lessons · 4h
Shlokas 2.1–2.19: The immortality of the Atman40 min
Shlokas 2.20–2.38: Swadharma — your unique duty35 min
Shlokas 2.39–2.53: Buddhi Yoga — the yoga of intelligence35 min
Shlokas 2.54–2.72: The Sthitaprajna — portrait of wisdom40 min
Life Application: Nishkama Karma in your work and relationships30 min
📄Chapter 2 key shlokas — memorisation guideWorksheet
3
Weeks 3–4 — Chapters 3–6: The Four Yogas
12 lessons · 8h
Chapter 3: Karma Yoga — action as worship, not escape45 min
Chapter 4: Jnana Yoga — divine knowledge and the Avatara doctrine45 min
Chapter 5: Karma Sanyasa — renunciation through action35 min
Chapter 6: Dhyana Yoga — meditation, the mind, and Arjuna's doubt45 min
Comparing commentaries: Shankara vs Ramanuja on Ch 3–640 min
📄7 more lessons + worksheets for Chapters 3–6Various
4
Weeks 5–7 — Chapters 7–12: Knowledge, Devotion & the Cosmic Form
18 lessons · 11h
Chapter 7: Jnana Vijnana — Krishna's two natures (Para & Apara Prakriti)35 min
Chapter 9: Rajavidya — the royal knowledge, secret of secrets40 min
Chapter 11: Vishwaroopa Darshana — the cosmic vision (full session)55 min
Chapter 12: Bhakti Yoga — the path of love and surrender40 min
📄14 more lessons for Chapters 7–12Various
5
Weeks 8–10 — Chapters 13–17: The Three Gunas & Human Nature
18 lessons · 10h
Chapter 13: Kshetra & Kshetrajna — body, soul and the witness40 min
Chapter 14: Three Gunas — Sattva, Rajas, Tamas in daily life35 min
Chapter 15: Purushottama — the Supreme Being beyond the Gunas35 min
Chapter 16: Divine vs Demonic qualities — self-assessment30 min
📄14 more lessons for Chapters 13–17Various
6
Weeks 11–12 — Chapter 18: Liberation + Certification
12 lessons + exam
Chapter 18: All 78 shlokas — renunciation, Moksha, and final surrender75 min
The final verse: Sarva Dharman Parityajya — complete surrender30 min
Full Gita revision — the complete journey in one session60 min
📜🎓 Final Certification Examination (72 questions)75 min

👨‍🏫 Your Teacher

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Acharya Suresh Tripathi

Gita Pravachanak · Rishikesh Ashram · Author of "Gita Ganga"
4.9👥 6,800+ students📚 5 courses🏛️ 26 years

Acharya Suresh Tripathi has delivered Gita pravachans (discourses) for 26 years, training under Swami Dayananda Saraswati at Rishikesh. He holds a Vidyavaridhi (PhD equivalent) in Vedanta from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, and has authored "Gita Ganga" — a 3-volume commentary praised by the Shankaracharya of Kanchi. His teaching style blends rigorous Vedantic analysis with deeply practical life guidance — making the Gita immediately useful to students regardless of their background or belief. He is the most enrolled teacher on Vedanvesha with 6,800+ students across 34 countries.

📜 Your Certificate

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Vedanvesha Bhagavad Gita Certificate

Complete all 72 lessons and pass the final 72-question examination (70%+). Your certificate will carry Acharya Suresh Tripathi's digital signature and is recognised by leading Vedantic institutions in India and abroad.

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⭐ Student Reviews (4.9 · 487 reviews)

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Dr. Meera Pillai
Psychiatrist · Kochi · May 2026
★★★★★

"I have read several Gita translations but never truly understood it until this course. The way Acharya Tripathi explains Chapter 2's concept of Atman using modern psychology analogies made everything click. I now recommend this to my patients dealing with anxiety and existential questions. Chapter 6 on meditation is worth the entire course alone."

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Rahul Agarwal
CEO · Delhi · April 2026
★★★★★

"I was a skeptic — a business person who thought the Gita was just religious philosophy. This course proved me wrong. The session on Nishkama Karma and the Guna theory (Chapter 14) changed how I lead my team. I used to confuse Rajasic aggression with ambition. The Gita helped me identify the difference. Genuinely transformative."

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Michael Rosenberg
Philosophy Student · New York · March 2026
★★★★★

"I'm studying comparative religion at Columbia and this course exceeded my university Gita module in depth. The comparative commentary approach — Shankara vs Ramanuja vs Aurobindo — is exactly what academic study needs. Acharya Tripathi cites his sources carefully and presents multiple interpretations fairly. Outstanding scholarship."

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Smt. Usha Rani
Homemaker & Devotee · Vrindavan · June 2026
★★★★★

"I have been chanting Gita shlokas at my home puja for 30 years — but I never understood the meaning behind most of them. This course gave me that. At age 58, to finally understand what Lord Krishna told Arjuna — in my own language, clearly, chapter by chapter — is the greatest gift I have ever received. I wept during the Chapter 11 session. I am now on my second complete watch-through."

❓ FAQ

Do I need to believe in Hinduism to benefit from this course?+
Absolutely not. The Bhagavad Gita addresses universal human questions — how to face difficulty, act with integrity, manage the mind, and find meaning. Students of all religions and none have completed this course and found it profoundly useful. The Gita itself says "I am the same to all beings — no one is hateful, no one is dear" (Gita 9.29).
Is this course suitable for someone who has already read the Gita?+
Yes — in fact, many students who join after reading a translation find the most value here. Reading the Gita once gives you the surface; this course takes you into the depths. The comparative commentary, Sanskrit analysis, and life-application sessions are not available in any book.
Will I learn to recite Gita shlokas by heart?+
You will learn to recite at least 25 key shlokas (including the famous Karma Shloka 2.47, the Vibhuti shlokas, and the Sarva Dharman verse 18.66). Each week ends with a recitation practice session. By Week 12, most students can recite an entire chapter.
How long does each lesson take to complete?+
Each lesson is 30–55 minutes of video. Additionally, each week has a worksheet (30–45 min) and an optional recitation practice (20 min). Students typically invest 4–5 hours per week. The 12-week schedule is a guide — all content is available at your own pace.

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