Bhagavad-Gita Study
The Song of God — 5,000 years of timeless spiritual wisdom
The Scripture of Yoga
The Bhagavad-Gita As It Is
The Bhagavad-Gita ("Song of God") is one of the most celebrated spiritual texts in the world. Spoken 5,000 years ago by Lord Krishna to the warrior Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, it contains 700 verses of profound philosophical and devotional wisdom.
At our Berlin study circle, we use Srila Prabhupada's translation and commentary — Bhagavad-Gita As It Is — which presents Krishna's teachings faithfully and without compromise. This edition is widely regarded as the most authoritative and complete translation available in any language.
Our weekly Gita classes are informal, discussion-based, and open to all. No prior knowledge is needed. Simply bring your curiosity.
Read Online FreeWhat the Bhagavad-Gita Teaches
The Gita covers the essential questions of human existence
The Nature of the Self
The Gita begins with Krishna explaining that we are eternal, conscious souls — not the temporary material body. This insight transforms our entire relationship with life, death and suffering.
Karma & Duty
Krishna explains the law of karma and the concept of dharma — acting according to one's duty without attachment to results. This teaching leads to inner freedom even while engaged in action.
The Nature of God
Krishna reveals Himself as the Supreme Personality of Godhead — the source of all existence, the knower of all hearts, and the ultimate goal and shelter of all living beings.
Bhakti — The Path of Love
The culminating teaching of the Gita is bhakti — devotional surrender to Krishna. Krishna declares this the highest form of yoga and the direct path to liberation and eternal happiness.
The Three Modes of Nature
Understanding the three qualities of material nature (goodness, passion, ignorance) helps us see how our mind, food, actions and environment condition our consciousness and wellbeing.
Liberation (Moksha)
The Gita shows how a human being can achieve the highest goal — liberation from the cycle of birth and death — and return to the eternal, blissful spiritual realm.
Our Study Sessions
Weekly Bhagavad-Gita Class
Every Saturday — Part of the main program
Reading the Verse
We read the Sanskrit verse aloud, followed by Srila Prabhupada's word-for-word translation and purport.
Explanation & Discussion
A devotee explains the key themes of the verse and how it applies to our daily lives. Questions are welcomed throughout.
Q & A & Reflection
Open discussion time — share your reflections, ask any question, or simply listen. No question is too basic or too philosophical.
Benefits of Studying the Gita
- Gain a clear understanding of who you are and the purpose of life
- Learn timeless tools for managing stress, anxiety and difficult decisions
- Develop a profound spiritual philosophy applicable to everyday life
- Understand the nature of consciousness, karma and the soul
- Discover the practice of Bhakti Yoga as taught by Krishna Himself
- Connect with a warm community of fellow seekers in Berlin
- Access one of the most beautiful and rich literary traditions in the world
Get Your Own Copy
We warmly encourage you to get a copy of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada. Copies are available at our programs. You can also read it free at prabhupadabooks.com.
Favourite Verses to Begin With
"The soul can never be cut to pieces by any weapon, nor burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind."Bhagavad-Gita 2.23 — On the eternal soul
"You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty."Bhagavad-Gita 2.47 — The essence of karma yoga
"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear."Bhagavad-Gita 18.66 — The supreme instruction
"For one who has conquered the mind, the Supersoul is already reached, for he has attained tranquillity. To such a man happiness and distress, heat and cold, honour and dishonour are all the same."Bhagavad-Gita 6.7 — The peaceful sage