Pedro Nonell: Author and Commentator on the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta
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Pedro Nonell (Expert on Swami Vivekananda, translator, and commentator of the Bhagavad Gita into Spanish)
The lifelong spiritual journey of Spanish author, translator, and educator Pedro Nonell reflects a deep commitment to making ancient Eastern wisdom accessible to the modern world. Having first encountered the profound truths of the Bhagavad Gita in his youth through his grandfather, he has spent decades studying and translating core sacred texts.
As the founder and president of EENI Global Business School and the Gita Institute, Pedro Nonell bridges traditional philosophy and practical application. His work demonstrates how the universal values of Ahimsa (non-violence) and religious harmony can guide both corporate ethics and global education. Through his detailed Spanish translations of Swami Vivekananda’s works, the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, and his own book The Yoga of Wisdom, he provides contemporary seekers with clear, practical pathways to inner strength and freedom.
The Yoga of Wisdom: Translating and Spreading the Message of Sanatana Dharma
Pedro Nonell Torres knew the Bhagavad Gita from a very young age through his grandfather; for years he has devoted himself to the study of the main sacred texts of the World, in particular the Bhagavad Gita.
He is convinced that teachings of the Gita (“The Gita Way”) are universal and timeless and even applicable to any type of organization.
“My mission in relation to the Bhagavad Gita: facilitate access to knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of and Swami Vivekananda” Pedro Nonell.
My Religion: to be strong and free
My commitment to the Bhagavad Gita (P. Nonell)
Listen to the Bhagavad Gita Recitation in Spanish
Listen to the video of Pedro Nonell with English subtitles
Translation of the Bhagavad Gita into Spanish by Pedro Nonell
Pedro Nonell has translated into Spanish:
Two versions of the Bhagavad Gita:
- The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi, with commentaries by Mahadev Desai and Swami Sivananda
- Gita Makaranadam by
- Mahabharata
- Bhagavad Gita
- Karma Yoga
- Sankhya philosophy
- Bhakti Yoga
- Para-Bhakti
- Raja Yoga
- Yoga Sutras (Patanjali)
- Jnana Yoga and Vedanta
- Jnana Yoga (unity in diversity)
To study the life of Swami Vivekananda, and therefore the practical application of yoga and Vedanta, I have translated the work “A biography of his eastern and Western disciples” Advaita Ashrama
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (I): as a child until the death of
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (II): Baranagore Math - Cape Comorin (1887-1893)
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (III): United States. Parliament of Religions
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (IV): London. The Bhagavad Gita and Yoga go global. India
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (V): Back to India. The Swamiji phenomenon. Bengal
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (VI): Life in Belur Math. Training of disciples
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (VII): Second visit to America. Life in the Math. Mahasamadhi
And Sri Ramakrishna's reflections on the Bhagavad Gita and harmony between religions
- Introduction to
- Sri Sarada Devi
- Introduction to Gospel of
- Mahendranath Gupta (M): The disciple who recorded the Gospel of
- Dialogs of Sri Ramakrishna with his devotees (Gospel Excerpts)
Bhagavad Gita recited in Spanish (Pedro Nonell) and Sanskrit (Dr Ghazal Srinivas)
Pedro Nonell is the coordinator and author of the following courses:
- Course: Bhagavad Gita (Karma, Bhakti, Jnana)
- Advanced courses:
In 1995 he founded EENI Global Business School, since then he has been its President. Influenced by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, he developed the EENI mission: facilitate access to higher education in Africa; he also developed a Model of Global Ethics based on Ahimsa (non-violence) in Business and Sri Ramakrishna's Principle of Harmony among religions. He has written several books related to foreign trade and global business, one of which was translated into Chinese.
His other great passion is music, in love with Wagner's “Tristan and Isolde”, he is composing on piano a work based on the Bhagavad Gita and Sri Ramakrishna.
He studied Electrical Machine Engineering (UPC) and a Master in Foreign Trade & International Marketing (UB), he has been a professor and co-director of several master's degrees in Spain, Africa and America. He was the general director of a university that he created in Burkina Faso (Africa) and that had to close due to jihadist threats.
He speaks several languages. He is a Yoga practitioner and, although he has never practiced as such, he has a Yoga Teacher Certificate.
Namaste!.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What major spiritual texts has Pedro Nonell translated into Spanish?
Pedro Nonell has completed extensive Spanish translations of key spiritual works, including two distinct versions of the Bhagavad Gita (one focusing on Mahatma Gandhi's commentary with insights from Swami Sivananda, and Swami Vidya Prakashananda's Gita Makaranadam). He has also translated the complete historical biographical volumes of Swami Vivekananda's disciples and his core lectures on Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja Yoga.
How does Pedro Nonell apply the principles of the Bhagavad Gita to business education?
As president of EENI Global Business School, he integrated a global ethical model based on Ahimsa (non-violence) and Sri Ramakrishna’s principles of interfaith harmony directly into international trade programs. This model shows how timeless spiritual values can create stable, ethical models for organizations and educational institutions worldwide.
What is the primary spiritual focus of Pedro Nonell's book 'The Yoga of Wisdom'?
The book serves as a clear, accessible guide to the core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. It avoids dense academic jargon, focusing instead on practical applications for daily life—helping readers cultivate mental equanimity, perform selfless action, and discover inner strength and freedom.
How can international students access Pedro Nonell's audio recitations of the Gita?
Seekers can listen to complete audio recordings of the Bhagavad Gita online, featuring fluid Spanish recitations by Pedro Nonell. These are paired alongside traditional Sanskrit musical recordings by Dr. Ghazal Srinivas, providing a meditative and complete learning experience.
Conclusion
Pedro Nonell’s extensive translations, audio recordings, and business curricula show that ancient wisdom remains completely relevant to modern life. By offering clear Spanish translations of India’s great sages, his work helps bridge the gap between Eastern realization and Western inquiry.
Whether through his musical compositions, his international academic programs, or his books, his work returns to a central theme: true knowledge leads directly to unity rather than division.
Ultimately, his career and writings offer a clear roadmap for anyone looking to apply the timeless principles of the Bhagavad Gita to modern life, showing that true spiritual growth helps us remain calm, steady, and free in any environment.
Pedro Nonell in Burkina Faso (Africa):
Pedro Nonell (Director of the Gita Institute) 
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My great friend Josep Bertran has sent me these emotional photos of my book “The Yoga of Wisdom (Bhagavad Gita)” taken at the AMRIT BOOK COMPANY (established in 1936, it is the oldest bookstore in Delhi, @amritbookcompany).
Interview (Video in Spanish):
(c) Gita Institute & Pedro Nonell
