Bhagavad Gita as Recited vs as Written

Bhagavad Gita chanting rules using the Anushtup meter and the Sandhis for Visarga and Anusvara are given. All 700 verses as commonly WRITTEN in standard editions of the Gita, and as they are to be correctly CHANTED have been listed. Sample verses that highlight all the essential rules are given in detail along with syllable marking for Anushtup chhanda. The Trishtup chhanda is also mentioned.

Verse as written, with sandhis and conjuncts together

यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः ।

तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥ 78

Verse as chanted, pausing at each pada quarter verse

यत्र योगेश्वरᳲ कृष्णः , यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः ।

तत्र श्रीर् विजयो भूतिः , ध्रुवा नीतिर् मतिर् मम ॥ 18.78

Relevant Sutras from Ashtadhyayi of Panini are properly explained for

• Consonant Sandhi
• Visarga Changes
• Anusvara Changes

Proper recitation of the Bhagavad Gita has immense power to enliven any atmosphere and make oneself soaked in devotion to the Divine. It is a highly healing experience in itself.

A useful and complete book for an Amateur or the Scholar.