Bhagavad Gita — Verse of the Day
Daily wisdom from the timeless scripture, in Sanskrit and English
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About the Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita ("Song of God") is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata. Set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, it is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. The Gita addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas of life through teachings on duty (dharma), devotion (bhakti), knowledge (jnana), and selfless action (karma yoga). It is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism and has been studied by spiritual seekers worldwide for over 2,000 years.
The 18 Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita
The Gita is divided into 18 chapters, each called a "Yoga" — a path to spiritual union. They begin with Arjuna's despair on the battlefield (Arjuna Vishada Yoga), progress through the paths of knowledge (Sankhya Yoga), action (Karma Yoga), and devotion (Bhakti Yoga), and culminate in the revelation of the universal form (Vishwarupa) and the final teaching on surrender and liberation (Moksha Sanyasa Yoga). Om.AI's daily verse cycles through all 700 shlokas, offering a different teaching each day.
Why Read a Daily Gita Verse?
Reading one verse daily is a time-honored practice that makes the Gita's vast wisdom accessible. Each shloka is complete in itself — a seed of insight you can contemplate throughout the day. Many practitioners find that a single verse, read with attention, provides clarity for decisions, comfort during difficulty, and a reminder of life's deeper purpose. In the Om.AI app, you can take a verse further by asking the Gita chat how it applies to what you're facing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
The Bhagavad Gita ('Song of God') is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata. Set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, it is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna. The Gita addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas of life through teachings on duty (dharma), devotion (bhakti), knowledge (jnana), and selfless action (karma yoga). It is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism.
How many chapters and verses are in the Bhagavad Gita?
The Bhagavad Gita contains 18 chapters and 700 verses (shlokas). Each chapter is called a 'Yoga' — a path to spiritual union. They cover topics ranging from the paths of knowledge (Sankhya Yoga), action (Karma Yoga), and devotion (Bhakti Yoga) to the revelation of the universal form (Vishwarupa) and teachings on surrender and liberation (Moksha Sanyasa Yoga).
In what languages is the Bhagavad Gita available on Om.AI?
Om.AI's daily Gita verse shows the original Sanskrit, a transliteration and a translation in English or Hindi, depending on your app language. You can also ask the Gita chat, in English or Hindi, about something happening in your life, such as duty, loss, work or relationships, and get an answer grounded in the text.
How does the daily Gita verse feature work?
Om.AI's daily Gita verse feature presents a different shloka from the Bhagavad Gita each day, cycling through all 700 verses in order. The app sends it every evening, and it also appears on this page with the original Sanskrit text and an English translation. Reading one verse daily is a time-honored practice that makes the Gita's vast wisdom accessible — each shloka is a seed of insight you can contemplate throughout the day.