Read the Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit
Most people meet the Gita through a translation — and every translation is somebody's interpretation. Reading it in the original Sanskrit, verse by verse, is a different experience: the wordplay, the meters, the terms that no English or Russian equivalent quite covers.
Note on language. Classes are conducted in Russian. This page is for Russian-speaking learners anywhere in the world — including the diaspora who search in English.
How the course works
philosophical commentary — the pace is set so that the text is understood, not skimmed. The full track runs across multiple course blocks.
verses — meter, accent and pronunciation, not just meaning.
works.
- Slow reading. The Gita is read in small portions, with grammatical and
- Recitation. A parallel track teaches chanting selected chapters and
- Live classes, plus recordings. Every session is recorded; any timezone
Do I need Sanskrit first?
The reading course assumes basic familiarity with Devanagari — if the script is your first hurdle, start with Learn Devanagari Online or the systematic Learn Sanskrit Grammar Online. If your interest is the philosophy more than the language, see Sanskrit for Indian Philosophy.
Start
See the live schedule and current course blocks on the school's platform, or ask a curator on Telegram which entry point fits your level.