Famous personalities who wrote commentaries of Sri Bhagavad Gita

Here are some famous personalities who have written influential commentaries or interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita:

1. Adi Shankaracharya

   • A renowned philosopher and theologian of Advaita Vedanta, Adi Shankaracharya wrote a profound commentary (Bhashya) on the Bhagavad Gita. His work emphasizes the non-dualistic interpretation of the text, presenting it as a guide to self-realization and liberation.

2. Ramanujacharya

   • A proponent of Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism), Ramanujacharya's commentary highlights the devotional aspect of the Gita, advocating surrender and service to Lord Krishna as the Supreme Being.

3. Madhvacharya

   • A Dvaita (dualism) philosopher, Madhvacharya’s commentary interprets the Gita as a text emphasizing the eternal difference between God and individual souls, focusing on devotion and service to Krishna.

4. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

   • An Indian freedom fighter and thinker, Tilak authored "Gita Rahasya" (The Secret of the Gita). His interpretation views the Gita as a call to selfless action (Karma Yoga) for societal and national welfare.

5. Mahatma Gandhi

   • Gandhi’s commentary, "Anasakti Yoga" (The Yoga of Detachment), presents the Gita as a guide to living a life of selfless service, non-violence, and detachment from material desires.

6. Swami Vivekananda

   • While Swami Vivekananda did not write a full commentary, his lectures and writings often reference the Bhagavad Gita. He emphasized its teachings on selflessness, duty, and spiritual strength.

7. Aurobindo Ghosh (Sri Aurobindo)

   • Sri Aurobindo’s "Essays on the Gita" provide a philosophical and spiritual interpretation of the text, focusing on its relevance for achieving higher consciousness and integrating spirituality with worldly life.

8. Swami Chinmayananda

   • A modern Vedantic teacher, Swami Chinmayananda wrote an accessible commentary on the Gita, explaining its teachings in simple language for contemporary audiences.

9. Paramahansa Yogananda

   • Yogananda’s commentary, "God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita", offers a spiritual interpretation aligned with Kriya Yoga, emphasizing the inner battle for self-realization.

10. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

    • Founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Prabhupada authored "Bhagavad Gita As It Is," presenting a Gaudiya Vaishnavism perspective, with an emphasis on devotion (Bhakti Yoga) to Lord Krishna.

These commentaries reflect the diversity of thought surrounding the Bhagavad Gita, making it a universal scripture appealing to various spiritual, philosophical, and cultural contexts.