Bhagavadgita Foundation
A non-profit organization established in Hyderabad in 2008, dedicated to spreading the eternal wisdom of the Bhagavadgita universally — through music, education, and selfless service.
Srimad Bhagavadgita
Bhagavadgita, the Song Celestial, is a nectarine poetical dialogue in which Bhagavan Sri Krishna, the Universal Teacher, imparted knowledge of the Self and various philosophical doctrines to Arjuna 5000 years ago — a divine discourse of eternal relevance for all of humanity.
A thriving philosophical treatise of 700 verses divided into 18 chapters, each expounding one specific philosophical doctrine as a YOGA — it is not a religious script, it is wisdom for every human being without distinction of age, gender or creed.
Learn More700 Sanskrit Verses across 18 Chapters
5000 years of timeless wisdom
Universal message beyond religion & nationality
🪔 Bhagavadgita is not a religious script — it is wisdom! It is the manual for attaining human excellence and the Kalpataru, the divine tree that fulfills all wishes!
The Legend
'Padmasri' Ghantasala
Ghantasala's Bhagavadgita
'Padmasri' Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, the legendary South Indian playback singer and music director, recorded 106 of the 700 verses of Bhagavadgita in Telugu, along with their meanings, set to melodious music, singing each verse with a rare touch of devotion — under the auspices of the famous recording firm HMV.
Released as a set of two Gramophone records on 21st April 1974 at Vijayawada, this pioneering work achieved unrivalled popularity and inspired generations, including Dr. L.V. Gangadhara Sastry, who went on to undertake the complete recording of all 700 verses.
Learn MoreDr. L.V. Gangadhara Sastry's Bhagavadgita
Inspired by Ghantasala's legendary renditions, Dr. L.V. Gangadhara Sastry became the first vocalist in the history of Indian music to compose, render, record, and release the complete musical Bhagavadgita — all 700 verses in Sanskrit, with meanings in Telugu and English.
This unique rendition is a harmonious blend of Karnatic and Hindustani classical, light, folk, and Western music, designed to transport the listener vividly to the battlefield of Kurukshetra, in the divine presence of Lord Krishna and Arjuna. His work has been blessed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and has earned appreciation from luminaries including PM Narendra Modi, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and Sri Ramnath Kovind.
Learn MoreA Historic Achievement
First time in musical history that a musician composed, sang and recorded an entire philosophical treatise fully with meanings, dedicating his life to promote world peace and universal brotherhood.
Recording commenced on 25th June with 200+ scholars, musicians, and sound experts
Telugu meanings recording completed
Released in the presence of great spiritual gurus of India
Dr. L.V. Gangadhara Sastry
Singer, Preacher & Propagator of Bhagavadgita
Dr. L.V. Gangadhara Sastry is the first vocalist in the history of Indian music to compose, sing and record the complete musical Bhagavadgita of 700 verses in Sanskrit with meanings in Telugu and English.
His entire life is dedicated to propagating Bhagavadgita universally to promote global peace and build an evolved society. His life's ultimate goal is to establish a Bhagavadgita University.
Read Full ProfileSelected Honours
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — 2023, by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu
Honorary Doctorate — 2023, Maharshi Panini Sanskrit University
Saraswathi Putra Award — 2022, by CM Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Swarnabharat Trust Award — 2022, by Former VP Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu
& many more awards
Bhagavadgita Foundation
Bhagavadgita Foundation is a non-profit, spiritual and social service organization established (Regd. No. 396/2007) in Hyderabad, India on 19th January 2008 with the primary objective of disseminating the inspiring message of Bhagavadgita universally.
The Foundation has become popular among the public with its service-oriented activities and is actively working towards its initiatives — from recording Musical Bhagavadgita in multiple languages to establishing a permanent Bhagavadgita University.
Learn MoreRecording Musical Bhagavadgita in Indian & world languages
Teaching Bhagavadgita in schools, colleges & temples
Social service — education, Goseva, medical camps, food distribution
Establishing Bhagavadgita University — the primary goal
Join the Mission
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Official Registrations
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