Bhagavad Gita according to Gandhi in Spanish
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The Bhagavad Gita served as the "spiritual dictionary" for Mahatma Gandhi, guiding his every action toward the liberation of India. In the book "The Yoga of Wisdom," author and translator Pedro Nonell presents a comprehensive Spanish study of the Gita through the lens of Gandhi’s lived experience. This work bridge's the gap between ancient Sanskrit wisdom and modern ethical action.
By focusing on the realization of God through selfless service, the book illustrates how Gandhi’s principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (truth-force) are not just political tools, but deeply rooted spiritual practices derived from his daily meditation on the Gita.
Book The Yoga of Wisdom: The Bhagavad Gita according to Gandhi
In the book The Yoga of Wisdom, the life of Mahatma is analyzed, an example of a life based on Nonviolence (Ahimsa) and harmony between religions: his stay in South Africa (where he developed his vision of devotion to the truth or Satyagraha), his contacts with Leo Tolstoy, Henry Thoreau or Martin Luther King and his role in the peaceful independence of India.
The book is composed by:
- I: Bhagavad Gita, according to Gandhi, Sivananda
- II: Hinduism, Gita and Paths of Yoga
- III: Free adaptation in verse of the Bhagavad Gita
Central Teaching of the Gita
For Gandhi, the central teaching of the Bhagavad Gita is detachment from the fruit of actions.
“The central teaching of the Bhagavad Gita is detachment,
abandonment of the fruit of action. And there would be no room for this abandonment if one preferred the duty of the other to one's own. Therefore, it
is said that one's own duty is better than another's. What matters is the spirit
in which the duty is performed, and its detached performance is its own reward.
It makes absolutely clear the spirit and nature of right action and shows how
true knowledge must be expressed in acts of selfless service.” .
Book II: Gandhi: a life based on Nonviolence and the Bhagavad Gita
Gandhi: A Life Based on Non-Violence
Chapter 2-3 of the book is titled “Gandhi: A Life Based on Non-Violence” and is composed of the following topics:
- The Mahatma (Great Soul)
- Early years. Stay in London. Henry David Thoreau
- South Africa: essay on non-violence and Satyagraha
- Return to India: The road to independence (1915-1947)
- The influence of Gandhi and the Bhagavad Gita on the World
Listen to the Bhagavad Gita Recitation in Spanish
Each chapter of the Bhagavad Gita begins with an introduction to it by Gandhi and .
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Bhagavad-Gita of acordo com Gandhi, Nonell.
Book I: Srimad Bhagavad Gita Upanishad according to Gandhi,
with Comments by Sri , Translated into Spanish:
Gandhi and Mahadev Desai:
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Mahatma Gandhi: Nonviolence (Ahimsa) and Harmony between
religions:
Master’s in Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta and the Science of Yoga
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Below you can see the introduction to Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita: The Yoga of Knowledge (Sankhya Yoga).
Comments on Shlokas
It also includes Gandhi's numerous comments on certain shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita that will undoubtedly help the reader understand and/or deepen the Bhagavad Gita:
How Gandhi Discovered the Gita?
It is curious to observe how Gandhi discovered the Bhagavad Gita from the translation of an English poet.
“My first acquaintance with the Bhagavad Gita was in 1888-89 with Sir Edwin Arnold's verse translation entitled The Song Celestial: A Poetic Version of the Bhagavad Gita. While reading it, I felt the desire to read it in Gujarati, but after reading several works, I thought it was necessary to make this version of the Bhagavad Gita with commentaries. This version is intended for women, servants (Shudras) and others, who have little or no literary preparation” M. .
“Every morning I wash my intellect with the stupendous and cosmogonic philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita. In comparison with these teachings, our modern civilization and literature seem petty and trivial to me.” Henry David Thoreau.
For Gandhi, Sri Ramakrishna was Incarnation of Divinity.
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Key concepts of the Gita
Gandhi, in the introduction of the book, in the Message of the Bhagavad Gita presents the key concepts:
“Truth (Satya) implies love, and firmness (Agraha) generates strength. Then I began to call Indian movement Satyagraha, that is, the Force that is born of Truth and Love or non-violence, and I stopped using the phrase “passive resistance”.” .
For Gandhi, the Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to recognize a perfect man, and none coincides with that of the warrior:
Arjuna said:
According to Gandhi:
“Krishna is perfection and true knowledge personified, but he is still a portrait. In Hinduism the incarnation is attributed to one who has performed some type of extraordinary service to humanity. Every personified life is actually an incarnation of God.”
In chapter 3- The Yoga of Action of the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna said to Arjuna:
“Sri Krishna: Just as the unenlightened perform all actions with attachment, the enlightened man should act without attachment, desiring the welfare of humanity” Bhagavad Gita 3.25.
Ahimsa (non-violence)
For Gandhi, Ahimsa (non-violence) long predates the Bhagavad Gita, but is essential in his teachings. Ahimsa is one of the pillars of the Bhagavad Gita, but it is not one of its conclusions.
Gandhi claimed that the Bhagavad Gita was the source of inspiration for his vision of Nonviolence (Ahimsa) to achieve the independence of India, one of the most important events of the 20th century, and a precursor to the independence movements of almost all countries. colonized countries of Africa and Asia.
“Every action must be done in a spirit of complete dedication to God. Because alone is the only reality. Only that which is dedicated to Him counts”. .
“You cannot find knowledge without seeking it, nor tranquility without effort, nor happiness without adversity. “Everyone who seeks has to experience, at some time or another, a conflict of duties, a turning in his heart.” .
Influence on Business
Chapter 8 will analyze the influence of the Bhagavad Gita and Gandhi on some Indian companies. How Gandhi inspired one of India's greatest Muslim businessmen: Doctor Yusuf Hamied.
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Gita-Shastra is Yoga
The Bhagavad Gita is Yoga-Shastra
“Shastra does not refer to the rites and formulas established in the so-called Dharmashastra, but to the path of self-control established by sages and saints.” .
Consult the Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita
- Sankhya Yoga (Philosophy)
- Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation
- Yoga of Renunciation of action
- Yoga of Meditation
- Yoga of Knowledge of Brahman
- Yoga of the Imperishable Parabrahman
- Yoga of Royal Knowledge
- Yoga of Divine Glories
- Yoga of the Universal Form
- Yoga of Devotion
- Yoga of the Knower of the Field
- Yoga of the Three Gunas
- Yoga of the Supreme Person
- Yoga of Divine Inheritance
- Yoga of the Threefold Faith
- Yoga of Liberation through Renunciation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the core message of Gandhi's Gita?
Gandhi emphasized "Anasakti Yoga," or the Gospel of Selfless Action, which teaches that we must perform our duty with devotion to God while remaining completely detached from the results.
Does the book include commentaries from other masters?
Yes, the work includes insightful commentaries by Swami Sivananda, providing a complementary perspective on the philosophical and practical aspects of each chapter.
How did Gandhi first encounter the Gita?
Surprisingly, he first read it in London via Sir Edwin Arnold’s English translation, "The Song Celestial," which sparked a lifelong devotion that led him to create a version accessible to everyone, regardless of their literary background.
Is this book suitable for business leaders?
Absolutely. The book specifically analyzes how the Gita's teachings on leadership and ethics have influenced major Indian companies and global entrepreneurs.
Conclusion
"The Yoga of Wisdom" is more than a translation; it is a roadmap for ethical living in a complex world. By following Gandhi's example of harmony between religions and unwavering commitment to Truth, readers can find a path to inner peace and social harmony.
Whether you are a student of Yoga or a seeker of social justice, this Spanish edition by Pedro Nonell offers a clear, profound, and practical guide to the most influential spiritual text in human history, leading one closer to the essence of God.
(c) Gita Institute & Pedro Nonell
