The Bhagavad Gita: Talks Between the Soul and God

This is the same Bhagavad Gita As It Is previously translated and explained by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami without any deviation. Ranchor's presentation makes the "Song of God" much easier to read and understand by omitting the original Sanskit verses and their subsequent lengthy word for word transliterations. His chapter summaries are thorough and succinct enabling readers to fully embrace this knowledge and realize the relevance of these ancient texts in our everyday lives no matter where we live in this world.

I've been attending weekly classes held at our local public library based on Ranchor Prime's, BHAGAVAD GITA, TALKS BETWEEN THE SOUL AND GOD, for the past three months. My first ever copy of the Bhagavad-gita (Song of God) was BHAGAVAD-GITA, AS IT IS, translation and commentary by his Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivendanta Swami Prabhupada, was given to me in 1968 at the Boston Airport by a Hare Krishna devotee; and, although I tried to read it during my flight to Toronto, I mostly studied the pictures which were, I thought at the time, somewhat strange and scary. I was at a loss to know how one with a Christian background should engage in reading sacred Vedic literature which, in this case, opens on a battlefield in which Krishna (God) is speaking to His dear friend and pure devotee, Arjuna, about the moral and philosophical issues inherent in/to warfare. Keep in mind, too, that 1968 was not a great year for young American troops fighting in Vietnam and their family members and friends anxiously awaiting their return, not to mention the fact that the Krishna Consciousness Movement itself was relatively new to the collective American psyche and, as such, potentially threatening to many. Personally, I never could 'unpack' my first copy of the Bhagavad-gita, although I returned to it intermittently over a span of forty plus years before I eventually found myself in the company of advanced devotees who were able to help 'open' Srila Prabhupada's wonderful book for me. Having written this, I urge anyone who is even remotely interested in becoming familiar with the Bhagavad-gita to read this book. Ranchor Prime was inspired to write it for the benefit of his own children. He, a Krishna conscious devotee of long standing, elected to pare-down the text by deleting the verses written in Sanskrit as well as the awesome and rather heavy pictures one finds in Srila Prabupada's work while remaining faithful to the essential spiritual/philosophical messages held within the original sacred Sanskrit verses. This work brings a refreshing and non-threatening sense of Vedic scripture to 21st Century readers of all ages. And, advanced devotees will find new discussions points and enriched meaning/s in the Bhagavad-gita by acquainting themselves with this contemporary work; plus, it makes a super nice gift!

I have read many different versions of the Gita, some easier to understand than others. Ranchor Prime's version is easy to understand while not sacrificing any of the ancient wisdom from Bhakti. It is great for anyone regardless of their faith.

I absolutely loved reading this particular version! Being a first-generation Indian American, I was on a quest to find a Bhagavad Gita rendition that truly resonates with my personal experiences. The author's exceptional writing style and insightful explanations have truly made this version stand out. Additionally, I highly recommend the audiobook as it further enhances the overall experience.

The Bhagavad Gita has been around for 5,000 years, offering spiritual guidance for all aspects of life. Originally writing this version for his teenage children, Ranchor Prime has brought the ancient wisdom down to a level where it can be easily understood and applied. While the Bhagavad Gita originates from what is now India, its wisdom goes beyond any region or religious path and offers spiritual guidance and encouragement for anyone wishing to lead a God-conscious life. I recently purchased this book for a jail inmate, who promptly started to share it with fellow inmates because of its usefulness and applicability in all situations of life.

This translation of this beautiful text is filled with the whole essence of Bhakti. It came highly recommended by a teacher of mine and I absolutely understand why. If you’re interested in getting to the crux of Bhakti, this is a must read. If you’re interested in learning why The Gita is such an inspirational text, read this version.

I read the Bhagavad Gita in my twenties. We were protesting the Vietnam War at the time, and I didn't like Krishna telling Arjuna he must fight. I didn't understand the idea of illusion. There were few translations available back in the 1960's, none able to find common ground where we Westerners might enter the ancient dialogue. This translation is the one I wish had been around back then. This gives a few verses of the Gita and then a few paragraphs of explanation, like notes, opening them to the reader. This is one for all spiritual seekers, in this time.

I have read the Bhagavad Gita couple of times and every time you read it there is something new you learn …Ranchor has done a amazing job simplifying this to a more broader reader audience to understand the teaching …Thanks Ranchor

You can start reading this from any page and still feel calm.

Such a beautiful book - really helped me to better understand the Bhagavad Gita's transformative life messages while also deepening my love for Krishna 🙏

This Bhagavad Gita commentary makes understanding the transcendental message of this sacred text much simpler to understand if you haven’t got a mentor with you to guide you through Krishna’s message. I really appreciate how the author summarises various verses in an understandable way, he makes it a little less daunting and more manageable particularly to those new to reading spiritual literature. It’s hard to find a trustworthy commentary other than Srila Prabhupada’s ‘Bhagavad Gita as it is’, this author has taken shelter of Srila Prabhupada, you can trust this commentary. Highly recommend, particularly to those who have struggled to follow other versions of this text.

This is staple for all who are on The Path of enlightenment or spiritual awakening. It brings all things in perspective from a spiritual point of view, and offers moral and ethic guidelines to live a life in harmony. The person who delivered drove to meet me on the highway to deliver this very special package, and I truly felt it was a god-driven intervention, which you learn more of in the book. 10/10

I am pleased I purchased this and read it. Compare to some of other people translations I read, this one was the most easy-to-read translation. Entry level to Bhagavad Gita. I wish I read it years ago, so that Bhagavad Gita didn't put me off for years! It's fun to read, lovely translation. I have already read quite a few translations of the scripture and Bhagavad Gita is my favourite. If anyone wants to start reading, I recommend this translation first, then maybe move on to others.