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Learn the Bhagavad Gita Online: Lessons, Classes, and Audio
Ways to learn the Bhagavad Gita online: read every chapter in English, follow a verse a day, take a class, or listen to guided audio lessons.
The short answer
You can learn the Bhagavad Gita online by reading it chapter by chapter, with each verse in Sanskrit, a transliteration, and English; by following a verse-a-day plan; by joining a class with a teacher; or by listening to guided audio lessons.
This page links every chapter in English and explains what each way of learning gives you, so you can combine them.
How to learn the Bhagavad Gita online, chapter by chapter
The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies describes the Bhagavad Gita as eighteen chapters of 700 verses. You can read all 18 chapters in English on this site, each verse with its Sanskrit, a transliteration, and Diya's English translation. Start at chapter 1 and read in order, or go straight to chapter 2.
If you also want a printed edition to read alongside, see how to start reading the Bhagavad Gita for how to choose one.
Bhagavad Gita lessons, classes, and audio
Guided lessons. Listen to guided audio lessons in Diya designed to make the Bhagavad Gita easier to read, follow, and understand. Diya is available for iPhone. Try Diya free before subscribing.
Classes. A teacher or group can help you carry questions forward from one chapter to the next; read when to study with a teacher or group. The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies offers an academic course studying the main themes of Krishna's teachings.
A verse a day. For a slower pace, follow the verse-a-day reading plan.
One Diya reader wrote:
"And having the entire Bhagavad Gita within the app is truly amazing." — Poojitha_11, App Store review of Diya, September 23, 2026 (source)
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Questions people ask
Can I learn the Bhagavad Gita online?
Yes. You can read every chapter in English on this site, join a class with a teacher or group, or listen to guided audio lessons.
Where should I start learning the Bhagavad Gita?
Starting at chapter 1 preserves the opening context. The beginner guide on this site covers other paths, such as a guided course or a verse a day.
Does Diya have Bhagavad Gita lessons?
Yes. Listen to guided audio lessons in Diya designed to make the Bhagavad Gita easier to read, follow, and understand. Try Diya free before subscribing.
Research notes
Sources
Follow the reading behind this article through the references below. Each source represents its own author, institution, or tradition.
- Gita Readings
Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
- Diya - Daily Hindu Practice (App Store listing)
Houdini Apps, LLCPublished by Apple App Store
- Diya - Daily Hindu Practice: Ratings and Reviews
App Store reviewersPublished by Apple App Store
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