Free Versified Adaptation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita
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Stepping onto the historic battlefield of Kurukshetra requires readers to look past the dense language often found in literal translations. Book III of The Yoga of Wisdom offers a unique solution with a free, versified adaptation of the text created by Spanish scholar Pedro Nonell.
Designed to be read at a relaxed, thoughtful pace, this poetic version transforms complex prose into flowing, rhythmic verses. This approach allows readers to experience the profound spiritual insights of the dialogue as a fluid conversation, rather than a dense academic study, helping them connect more deeply with the core message.
Book III: Immersive Poetic Verse from the Field of Kurukshetra
This third book presents a Free versified adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita based on the translation of the first book. Sometimes the original reading of the Bhagavad Gita can be too dense, distracting us from its profound message. I recommend that once you have read and meditated on the Bhagavad Gita, and also read the second book, the reader reads this version at a leisurely pace.
I would suggest that the reader imagine that he is a passive participant present in the field of Kurukshetra (Yoga Arjuna’s Despondency), the war field where the Bhagavad Gita takes place. Try to close your eyes and imagine that you are experiencing this moving dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna in situ.
To facilitate the reader's challenge of “placing oneself in Kurukshetra”, the first chapter has included several illustrations that will help better imagine the setting of the Bhagavad Gita, all of them created by Mahavir Prasad Mishra.
I have always imagined Krishna in this dialogue acting in an almost paternal way with Arjuna, as if he were his son, speaking to him with love and tenderness. This stands in stark contrast to the distant, vengeful relationship seen between figures like Wotan and the Valkyries in Western mythology. This is what I have tried to convey in this free adaptation.
The comments of and have also been maintained, my advice is that the reader imagines them as if they were two observers present in Kurukshetra, two Swamis (teachers) who reflect timelessly on the words of Sri Krishna to later explain them to their disciples, in this case to the reader. I sincerely hope that this free adaptation is to the reader's liking.
Thank you very much, Pedro Nonell. Author of the Book “The Yoga of Wisdom”.
- I: Bhagavad Gita (Gandhi, in Spanish)
- II: Hinduism, Gita and influence on humanity
- Book III: Free adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita recited in Spanish (Pedro Nonell) and Sanskrit (Dr Ghazal Srinivas)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the primary purpose behind producing a free versified adaptation of the Bhagavad Gita text?
A1: Literal translations can sometimes feel overly academic or dense. This poetic version presents the profound dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjuna in a clear, rhythmic style, making it easier for readers to reflect on its deeper meaning.
Q2: Why does the author invite the reader to imagine themselves standing directly on the field of Kurukshetra?
A2: Imagining yourself as a passive witness to the dialogue helps you experience the text more vividly. This personal connection makes the timeless wisdom feel like a direct teaching, rather than just an old historical document.
Q3: How are Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Sivananda represented within this poetic layout?
A3: The author frames Gandhi and Sivananda as two silent sages observing the events at Kurukshetra. Their insights serve as timeless commentary, explaining Sri Krishna's verses to modern seekers with clarity and depth.
Q4: Where can I look to find complete streaming recordings of these poetic text adaptations?
A4: You can listen to full recited playlists and chapter video lessons on our official YouTube channel @InstitutoGita and receive field commentary via Instagram by following pedrononell.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this versified edition bridges the gap between historical scriptural study and creative literary expression. By depicting Sri Krishna's guidance as a supportive, compassionate conversation, this text reveals the deep care behind every lesson taught on the battlefield.
Combined with illustrations by Mahavir Prasad Mishra and commentary from legendary teachers like Gandhi and Sivananda, this work helps modern readers find personal meaning within the verses.
Guided by experienced scholars like Pedro Nonell, this poetic translation makes the ancient science of Self-realization accessible, clear, and deeply moving for readers today.
Libre adaptación versificada del Bhagavad Gita 
Adaptação livre versificada do Bhagavad-Gita.
Bhagavad Gita according to Gandhi, Translated into Spanish by Pedro Nonell.
I - The Yoga of Arjuna’s Despondency.
II - Sankhya Yoga.
III - Yoga of Action.
IV - Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation of Action
V - Yoga of Renunciation of Action.
VI - Yoga of Meditation.
VII - Yoga of Knowledge and Realization of Brahman.
VIII - Yoga of the Imperishable Parabrahman.
IX - Yoga of Royal and Discriminatory Knowledge.
XI - Yoga of the Universal Form of the Lord.
XII - Yoga of Devotion.
XIII - Yoga Field and the Knower of the Field.
XIV - Yoga of the Differentiation of the Three Gunas.
XV - Yoga of the Supreme Person.
XVI - Yoga of Divine Inheritance.
XVII - Yoga of the Threefold Faith.
Listen to the Bhagavad Gita Recitation in Spanish
(c) Gita Institute & Pedro Nonell
