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Bhagavad Gita Classes Online — Learn the Shlokas With Meaning

Read selected verses of the Bhagavad Gita in the original Sanskrit — recitation, word-by-word meaning and clear explanation.

All levelsTeens and adults · No prior SanskritLive online
Teacher
Shastri-qualified Sanskrit teacher
Type
Live online classes
Subject
Bhagavad Gita
Level
All levels
Language
Sanskrit, explained in English or Hindi
Format
One-to-one / Small group
Duration
Planned with you
No. of classes
Planned with you

Course overview

The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue of seven hundred verses set within the Mahābhārata. It has been read, recited and commented upon for many centuries, and most people meet it first in translation.

This course takes you to the Sanskrit itself. We read selected verses slowly: how each line is pronounced, what each word means, how the words join into a sentence, and what is being said at that point in the dialogue. The aim is that you can open the text and read a verse with understanding.

Schedule of classes

Flexible start

One-to-one classes can begin at any time. Days and timings are agreed with you, around school hours, work and your time zone. Small-group batches are formed as learners at the same level enrol; tell us your preferred days and we will let you know the next batch.

  • Start date: any time (one-to-one)
  • Days and time: chosen with you
  • Number of classes: planned in the free counselling session
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Who is this course for?

  • Adults who read the Gita in translation and want to read the original
  • Learners who recite Gita verses and want to understand the words
  • Students of Sanskrit looking for a meaningful first text
  • Teenagers and families who wish to study selected verses together

What are the prerequisites?

  • No previous Sanskrit is required
  • Reading Devanagari is helpful; transliteration is provided for those still learning the script

What you will learn

  • Correct recitation of selected verses in the anuṣṭubh metre
  • Word-by-word meaning, with sandhi and compounds explained
  • The prose order (anvaya) and a plain translation of each verse
  • Where each verse stands in the dialogue between Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna
  • Key terms such as dharma, karma, yoga and ātman as the text itself uses them

Curriculum

  1. Approaching the text

    • The setting of the Gita within the Mahābhārata
    • The shape of a verse: quarters, metre and pauses
    • How to use a word-by-word reading
  2. Selected verses

    • Well-known verses from the early chapters, including the teaching on action
    • Verses on steadiness of mind
    • Further verses chosen according to the learner's interest
  3. Reading method

    • Padaccheda: separating the words
    • Anvaya: arranging them in prose order
    • Meaning in Hindi and in English
  4. Recitation

    • Line-by-line practice with the teacher
    • Reciting from memory
    • Revision of verses learnt earlier

The selection and number of verses are planned with each learner. Those who wish may study a complete chapter.

A sample lesson

Every verse is taught like this: text, meanings, each word, pronunciation and context.

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥

karmaṇy evādhikāras te mā phaleṣu kadācana |mā karmaphalahetur bhūr mā te saṅgo 'stv akarmaṇi ||

Bhagavad Gita 2.47

Hindi meaning
तुम्हारा अधिकार केवल कर्म करने में है, उसके फलों में कभी नहीं। तुम कर्मफल के हेतु मत बनो, और अकर्म (कर्म न करने) में भी तुम्हारी आसक्ति न हो।
English meaning
Your right is to action alone, never to its fruits. Do not let the fruit of action be your motive, nor let there be attachment in you to inaction.

What will you gain from this course?

  • You can recite the verses you have studied accurately
  • You can give the meaning of each word and of the verse
  • You understand the context of each verse within the dialogue
  • You have a method for reading further verses on your own

What materials and support do you get?

  • Live classes with line-by-line recitation and correction.
  • For every verse: the Sanskrit text, Hindi and English meaning, word-by-word meaning, pronunciation guidance and context.
  • Regular revision so that verses stay in memory.
  • Verses chosen with you; requests are welcome.
  • Doubts answered on WhatsApp between classes.

How is progress assessed?

  • Recitation of each verse, checked for pronunciation.
  • Explaining a verse in your own words.
  • There is no written examination.

What effort is required?

The total number of classes is planned with you. As a guide, learners progress best with regular live classes each week and a short period of practice on most days — reading aloud, revising forms or reciting. The weekly plan is agreed in the counselling session.

How we teach

  • Each verse is recited by the teacher and repeated by the learner until the pronunciation is right.
  • Words are then separated and explained one by one, in Hindi or English.
  • The explanation stays close to the text: what the verse says, in its context.
  • Learners are welcome to bring questions; differing traditional interpretations are noted where relevant, not argued.
  • Regular revision, so that verses are retained with their meaning.

What every lesson includes

  • The original Sanskrit text in Devanagari
  • Meaning in Hindi and in English
  • Word-by-word meaning
  • Pronunciation guidance, line by line
  • Explanation and context: where the verse comes from and what it is saying

Our approach to the text

The Gita has been explained by many teachers and schools of thought over the centuries. These classes are language-led: we concentrate on what the Sanskrit says, and present the text respectfully without promoting a particular interpretation. Learners of every background are welcome.

Class format

  • One-to-one

    Private classes at your own pace, scheduled around you.

  • Small group

    A small batch that follows a structured plan together.

Duration

Planned with you in the free counselling session, according to your current level and goal.

Fees

Fees depend on the course and on whether you choose one-to-one or small-group classes. Please contact us for current fees.

  • Individual class

    A single one-to-one class, booked as you need it.

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  • Monthly individual coaching

    Regular one-to-one classes at a fixed weekly rhythm.

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  • Monthly group classes

    Small-group classes that follow a structured plan.

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  • Course package

    A complete course or examination-preparation programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know Sanskrit to join?

No. Every word is explained, and grammar is introduced gradually as it is needed. Many learners find the Gita an encouraging way to begin Sanskrit.

Will we study the whole Gita?

The course begins with selected verses. Learners who wish to continue can go on to study complete chapters; the plan is agreed with the teacher.

In which language are the explanations given?

In Hindi or English, according to your preference. Meanings are given in both where helpful.

Is the course tied to a particular tradition or organisation?

No. The classes focus on the language and meaning of the text and are open to learners of all backgrounds.

Enquire about this course

Tell us a little about the learner. We reply on WhatsApp or email to arrange a free counselling session.

Who is the learner?

For learners under 18, a parent or guardian should make the enquiry. We do not ask for the child's name or contact details at this stage.

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