Embark on a transformative journey through the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita, the "Spiritual Science" that has guided humanity for millennia. This advanced training program, meticulously designed and led by Pedro Nonell—a leading Spanish expert on the Gita, Vedanta, and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda—offers a unique bridge between ancient wisdom and modern life.

Through a structured, verse-by-verse analysis, students explore the depths of Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana Yoga, gaining the tools to achieve self-knowledge and a deeper connection with God.

Whether you are a seeker or a scholar, this process ensures the sacred knowledge is transmitted with the same purity and devotion found in the traditional lineage.

Pedro Nonell, expert in Bhagavad Gita and Advaita Vedanta
Professor: Pedro Nonell (Expert on Swami Vivekananda, translator, and commentator of the Bhagavad Gita into Spanish)

How to study the Bhagavad Gita (PDF)

Online Study Process: Advanced Training in the Bhagavad Gita

The online Study process of the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita (Philosophy of Yoga) is structured as follows.

Differences in basic and advanced training are indicated with a (*):

Study process Subjects (chapters) Bhagavad Gita
versions

1. Introduction and chapter summary.

Introduction and summary of chapter of the Bhagavad Gita

2. Chapter reading (version: Gita according to Gandhi)

Example of beginning of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita: The Yoga of Action (Gandhi's Gita, Sivananda)
Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3) Yoga of Action (Karma)

Listen to the Bhagavad Gita Recitation in Spanish

Bhagavad Gita Recitation in Spanish (Pedro Nonell)

2- a. Analysis of the comments of Gandhi, Mahadev Desai and Swami Sivananda

Example of Gandhi and Swami Sivananda's comments in the introduction to Chapter 2-Sankhya Yoga (Philosophy)
Sri Swami Sivananda, Kurukshetra (battlefield) Bhagavad Gita

2-b. Identification of the Key topics of chapter.

Key topics of Chapter 3- Karma Yoga:
Outline of Chapter 3 Yoga of Action (Philosophy Karma) Bhagavad Gita Course
The analysis of these key themes allows each chapter of the Bhagavad Gita to be structured into blocks, facilitating its study.

3. Reading of the versified adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita according to Gandhi

Example of the Versified adaptation of Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita according to Gandhi:
Chapter 3 Bhagavad Gita versified. Yoga of Action (Karma)

4. In-depth analysis, shloka by shloka (verse by verse), of chapter (version Gita Makaranadam by Swami Vidya Prakashananda) (*)

Example of verse 4 of chapter 3- The Yoga of Action of the Gita Makaranadam
Chapter 3 Karma Yoga (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

Comments III Karma Yoga (Action) (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

Comments III Karma Yoga (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

Each verse is in Hindi, English and Spanish, containing extensive commentary.

Listen to the video of Pedro Nonell with English subtitles

5. Analysis of articles and readings by Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna related to the topic of the chapter (*).

Example of a commentary by Swami Vivekananda on a verse from the Gita Makaranadam:
Example from a comment by Swami Vivekananda about the verse (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

6. Additional readings

Example: in this verse of the Gita Makaranadam reference is made to the Katha Upanishad:
Example reference is made to the Katha Upanishad (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

7. FAQs about each verse (*)

For almost all the shlokas of all the chapters it includes several FAQs (questions and answers) that will help you understand the teachings of each verse.

FAQs Example (Gita Makaranadam):
Example FAQs (Questions and answers) verse (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

Example Questions and answers about the verse (Gita Makaranadam, Vidyaprakashananda)

8. Exercises (basic, advanced)

(*) Taught only in advanced training (see modalities)

All chapters of the Bhagavad Gita are available in Spanish and English, it is highly recommended to read each chapter in Spanish and then in English.

Remember that it is best to follow the Study guide on the course page.

Videos / Podcast

You will also find an introductory video:

And/or an explanatory video:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the instructor for this Bhagavad Gita course?

The course is taught by Pedro Nonell, a renowned Spanish expert, author, and translator. He has dedicated his life to the study of the Bhagavad Gita, Advaita Vedanta, and the legacies of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.

What versions of the Gita are studied in the advanced training?

Students analyze multiple perspectives, including the "Gita according to Gandhi," commentaries by Swami Sivananda and Mahadev Desai, and the in-depth "Gita Makaranadam" by Swami Vidya Prakashananda.

Is the training available in languages other than English?

Yes, the program is internationalized. All chapters and study materials are available in English and Spanish, with Portuguese options also provided to assist a global audience.

Do I need to follow a specific religious dogma to participate?

No. The study focuses on the "Science of Yoga" and universal spiritual truths. While the content discusses the path to God, it is designed for self-realization and personal growth regardless of your background.

Conclusion

The study of the Bhagavad Gita is not merely an academic exercise but a practical roadmap for living a life of purpose and equanimity. By diving into each chapter, from the despair of Arjuna to the ultimate realization of the Truth, students learn to transform their daily actions into a path toward God.

Pedro Nonell’s guidance ensures that the profound insights of Vedanta and the practical spirituality of Vivekananda are accessible to everyone, helping you find inner peace in the midst of life's battlefield.

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Advanced training

  1. Jnana Yoga
  2. Bhakti Yoga
  3. Dhyana Yoga
  4. Karma Yoga
  5. Realization of the Bhagavad Gita

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