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The Bhagavad Gītā in 18 Days: The Essential Teachings

One chapter a day: the whole Gītā in 18 short lessons, with the key verses in Devanagari and transliteration, clear meaning, word by word, daily practice and a verifiable certificate.

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Created by Learn Sanskrit

  • Last updated October 2026
  • English
  • Beginner
  • About 5 hours
20lessonsLifetimeaccess

What you will learn

  • Understand the story and structure of all 18 chapters
  • Read and understand 28 key verses, word by word
  • Explain the paths of action, devotion and knowledge
  • Know the key Sanskrit terms of the Gītā
  • Build a daily habit of study and reflection
  • Earn a verifiable certificate of completion

Course content

4 modules · 20 lessons · 282 min

Who this course is for

  • Beginners who want to understand the whole Gītā
  • Readers who have tried a translation and got lost
  • Parents and study groups looking for a clear overview

Requirements

  • No Sanskrit needed; everything is transliterated and explained
  • About 15 minutes a day for 18 days

Description

The Bhagavad Gītā has guided seekers for over two thousand years. This course takes you through all 18 chapters in 18 days, one chapter a day, so that you understand the whole Gītā and how its teachings fit together.

Each lesson gives the chapter in brief, its most important verses in Devanagari and transliteration with a faithful translation and word-by-word meaning, key Sanskrit terms and a small practice for the day. A quiz after every chapter and a final exam make sure the teaching stays with you.

No Sanskrit or prior study is needed.

How you will learn

  1. 1Sign in freeOne account for all courses and your progress.
  2. 2Learn in short lessonsRead, chant and practise in 10 to 15 minutes a day.
  3. 3Quiz every lessonInstant feedback locks the learning in.
  4. 4Practice examA short timed test with a full review.
  5. 5Earn a certificateVerifiable, printable, yours to share.

Earn a certificate

Finish every lesson and pass the practice exam to receive a certificate with your name and a unique verification code. Print it, save it as PDF or share the link.

Created by

Learn Sanskrit

The Learn Sanskrit editorial team

  • 22 learners
  • 19 courses

Our courses are written and reviewed by the Learn Sanskrit team: teachers and editors who work from the primary texts, cite their sources and correct errors openly. Every lesson is checked against standard grammars and editions before it is published.

Questions

Do I need an account?

Yes. A free account keeps your progress, quiz scores and certificates in one place, on every device. Signing up takes less than a minute.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access: for as long as the course is offered. Learn at your own pace and come back any time.

What happens after each lesson?

A short quiz checks what you learned with instant feedback. Pass it to complete the lesson. At the end, a timed practice exam reviews the whole course.

How can I pay?

By card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal or bank transfer and QR, depending on what is enabled. Card and PayPal unlock the course instantly; bank transfers unlock as soon as we confirm the payment.

How do I get the certificate?

Complete all lessons and pass the practice exam. Your certificate appears in My learning straight away and can be verified by anyone with its code.

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