Bhagavad Gita
Original Language: Sanskrit
[1] Overview
700-verse Hindu scripture embedded in the Mahabharata. Dialogue between prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on duty, action, and the nature of reality.
Origin
Ancient India
Dating
5th-2nd century BCE
Authorship
Vyasa (traditional compiler of Mahabharata)
Structure
18 chapters, 700 verses
700 verses/entries
[2] The Numerology System
Sanskrit Katapayadi
How It Works
Sanskrit numerology includes both Katapayadi encoding and symbolic number meanings. Numbers often represent cosmic principles and divine attributes.
Example Calculation
Krishna: In gematria variants, the name encodes divine attributes through consonant values
[3] Key Numbers in This Tradition
| Number | Significance |
|---|---|
| 3 | Gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) - qualities of nature |
| 4 | Yogas (Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Raja) |
| 5 | Pandava brothers; elements; senses beyond the 5 |
| 18 | Chapters of Gita; days of Mahabharata war; Parvas of epic |
| 700 | Verses - 7 x 100 (completion x fullness) |
| 1,000 | Names of Vishnu (Sahasranama); cosmic cycles |
[4] Search This Text
Search for words, phrases, or concepts in the original text or translation.
[5] Calculate Gematria
[6] Scholarly Sources
- Easwaran, Eknath. 'The Bhagavad Gita' (1985)
- Miller, Barbara Stoler. 'The Bhagavad-Gita' (1986)
- Radhakrishnan, S. 'The Bhagavadgita' (1948)
This information is presented for educational purposes. Interpretations vary among traditions and scholars.
[7] Cross-Tradition Connections
Numbers that appear across multiple sacred traditions: