tad viddhi praṇipātena
"Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master."
— Bhagavad-gītā 4.34
📖 Bhagavad Gītā — As It Is (Original 1972 edition)
A faithful digital reproduction of Śrīla Prabhupāda's original 1972 Macmillan edition Bhagavad-gītā with:
- Original Sanskrit verses
- Word-for-word synonyms
- English translations
- Chapter summaries
- Verse grouping as per the original publication
- New: Interactive navigation buttons
✨ Why The 1972 Edition Matters
This is the only uncorrupted edition - later versions contain over 5,000 unauthorized changes:
| Edition | Changes | Reliability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Macmillan | 0 | ★★★★★ | Pure original |
| 1983 Reprint | 2,000+ | ★★☆☆☆ | Began alterations |
| Modern Editions | 5,000+ | ★☆☆☆☆ | Heavily edited |
Key differences:
- Original purports without later interpolations
- Authentic translations before corporate editing
- Pure philosophy as Prabhupāda intended
- Historical accuracy in verse groupings
🚀 Features
✅ Complete verse retrieval
- Sanskrit verses with diacritical marks (e.g., Bhagavad-gītā)
- Original 1972 word-for-word meanings
- Unaltered translations
✅ Intelligent verse grouping
- Handles combined verses as printed (e.g., 2.13-14)
- Preserves original chapter structures
- Maintains authentic verse numbering
✅ Rich presentation
- Beautiful orange-themed embeds
- Proper Sanskrit formatting
- Clear section separation
✅ Academic rigor
- 100% textually accurate
- No modern "corrections"
- Footnotes preserved
✅ New: Verse Navigation
- ◀ Prev / Next ▶ and Close buttons
- Smart chapter transitions
- Respects original verse groupings
- 30-minute interactive session
📦 Installation
[p]plugin add WebKide/modmail-plugins/asitis@master
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🌍 Importance of Preservation
Why this edition is crucial for study:
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Textual Purity
- Later editions changed key philosophical terms
- Modern versions dilute the message
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Historical Accuracy
- The edition Prabhupāda personally oversaw
- Used in early ISKCON preaching
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Spiritual Potency
- Unbroken paramparā transmission
- Unaltered transcendental sound vibration
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Academic Standard
- Cited in scholarly works
- Reference for serious practitioners
📖 Sample Output
📜 𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 18. Conclusion—The Perfection of Renunciation
𝚃𝙴𝚇𝚃 65:
man-manā bhava mad-bhakto
mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru
mām evaiṣyasi satyaṁ te
pratijāne priyo 'si me
📖 𝚂𝚈𝙽𝙾𝙽𝚈𝙼𝚂:
man-manāḥ — thinking of Me; bhava — just become; mat-bhaktaḥ — My devotee; mat-yājī — My worshiper; mām — unto Me; namaskuru — offer your obeisances; mām — unto Me; eva — certainly; eṣyasi — come; satyam — truly; te — to you; pratijāne — I promise; prijaḥ — dear; asi — you are; me — My.
🗒️ 𝚃𝚁𝙰𝙽𝚂𝙻𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽:
Always think of Me and become My devotee. Worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come to Me without fail. I promise you this because you are My very dear friend.
[ ◀ Prev ] [Next ▶ ] [ Close ]
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 18, 𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗌𝖾 65 𝗈𝖿 78 ➜ 𝗋𝖾𝗍𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗏𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇 10.8 𝗆𝗌
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why not use newer editions?
A: Later editions contain thousands of unauthorized changes that alter the philosophy. This 1972 version is pristine.
Q: How do the navigation buttons work?
A: They allow seamless movement between verses, automatically handling chapter transitions and grouped verses. Buttons remain active for 30 minutes.
Q: Are commentaries available?
A: Currently only verses are implemented, but purports may be added in future.
Q: How accurate is the digital version?
A: 100% identical to the 1972 Macmillan printing, verified page-by-page.
Q: Can I get multiple verses at once?
A: Yes! Use hyphenated numbers like "10-12" for grouped verses.
📜 Command Usage
[p]asitis <chapter> <verse> [p]bg <chapter> <verse> # Alias [p]1972 <chapter> <verse> # Alias
Examples:
?asitis 2 13 # Gets Chapter 2, Verse 13 ?bg 9 26-27 # Gets Chapter 9, Verses 26-27 (grouped as in original) ?1972 18 66 # The famous "sarva-dharmān parityajya" verse
🎯 Navigation Examples
From Chapter 1, Verse 46: ◀ Button disabled (first verse) Next ▶ Goes to Chapter 2, Verse 1 From Chapter 18, Verse 78: ◀ Goes to Chapter 18, Verse 77 Next ▶ Button disabled (last verse) From grouped verses (e.g., 16-18): ◀ Goes to Verse 15 Next ▶ Goes to Verse 19
🙏 Credits
- Original Writer: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
- Digital Preservation: Bhaktivedanta Archives
- Bot Development: WebKide
