Bhagavad-Gita As It Is
In most Indian homes you'll find this translation of the Gita by Swami Prabhupada. It has been translated into almost all major Indian language and also available in Arabic, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish. Apart from the fact it is published by the ISCKON, the popularity of this edition of the Gita, is that it is complete, authentic and presented as it is.

As the author himself explains: "If personally I have any credit in this matter, it is only that I have tried to present Bhagavad-Gita as it is, without adulteration...I give the original verse, its English transliteration, word-for-word Sanskrit-English equivalents, translations and purports. This makes the book very authentic and scholarly and makes the meaning self-evident."

Although it's a fat volume of 900 pages, the handbook-generation will love the second chapter of the book entitled "Contents of the Gita Summarized" very helpful. Collectors value it for its scholarly value. The original Devangari text, Roman text, the Sanskrit pronunciation guide, and color illustrations make it a valuable addition to your collection.