Gita Jayanti 2025: 7 Lesser-Known Facts About Shrimad Bhagavad Gita You Should Know

Gita Jayanti 2025: Gita Jayanti marks the sacred day when Lord Krishna delivered the divine teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This scripture is not merely a religious text, but a wonderful guide to the art of living. The Gita's greatest message is - "Nishkam Karma" which means perform your duty with complete sincerity without worrying about the results, because the soul is immortal and change is the law of the universe. It inspires us to face every challenge of life by following the path of knowledge, devotion, and right action, and ultimately attain moksha. This year, Gita Jayanti will be observed by the devotees on 1st December 2025.

On this sacred occasion, let us check out 7 lesser-known facts about the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita that everyone should know:

Gita Jayanti 2025: 7 Lesser-Known Facts About Shrimad Bhagavad Gita You Should Know

1. Ratio of Speakers in the Verses 

Fact: Most people believe that the Gita was entirely spoken by Lord Krishna alone, but only 574 of the 700 verses are uttered by Lord Krishna.

Explanation: The remaining verses are from four different speakers: Arjuna (85 verses), Sanjaya (40 verses), and even Dhritarashtra (1 verse). This reflects the depth and breadth of the dialogue, where Sanjaya recounts the battle's events to Dhritarashtra.

2. Essence of the Upanishads and the Name "Gitopanishad"

Fact: The Gita is often called the "Essence of the Upanishads" or "Gitopanishad."

Explanation: Just as a cow or Gau gives milk, all the Upanishads are considered cows, Lord Krishna the milker, and Arjuna the calf. The Gita is the "milk" of all these Upanishads, the final and simple conclusion of all Vedic knowledge.

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Gita Jayanti marks the occasion when Lord Krishna narrated the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to warrior prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. (Image Source: Canva) 

3. The entire Gita is composed in the "Anushtup Meter"

Fact: Most of the verses of the Gita are composed in a specific Sanskrit meter called "Anushtup."

Explanation: Anushtup is an ancient meter with four lines per verse and a total of 32 syllables (each line has 8 syllables). This meter makes it easy to memorise 700 verses, as it has a rhythm and a melodious quality.

4. Time and Duration of Knowledge (Only 45 Minutes)

Fact: It is believed that Lord Krishna imparted this entire knowledge to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in just 45 minutes.

Explanation: This sermon was delivered on the first day of the Mahabharata war, standing between the two armies. This fact demonstrates that even the deepest spiritual and philosophical knowledge can be presented in a very concise form, in the shortest possible time.

5. To whom was the knowledge of the Gita first imparted?

Fact: Krishna told Arjuna that he was not the first to impart this yoga (knowledge).

Explanation: In the fourth chapter of the Gita, Lord Krishna himself states that he first imparted this imperishable yoga to the Sun God Vivasvan, who imparted it to Manu, and Manu imparted it to Ikshvaku. Thus, this knowledge is part of an ancient tradition that has been passed down for centuries, and after it had been lost over time, Lord Krishna retold it to Arjuna.

6. The Gita's Deep Connection to the Number '18'

Fact: The number '18' plays an important role in both the Gita and the Mahabharata.

Explanation: The Mahabharata war had a duration of 18 days. The Gita is composed of 18 chapters, and the war included 18 Akshauhinis. The Gita's 18 chapters are split into three parts: Karmayoga, Jnanayoga, and Bhaktiyoga. Each part contains six chapters.

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7. Not Just a Religious Text, But 'Raj Vidya'

Fact: The Gita is not just a religious text, but is also called "Raj Vidya" and "Guhyatam Gyan" (King of Secrets).

Explanation: Raj Vidya means the best knowledge among all the Vidyas. It not only shows the path to salvation, but also teaches how to live a successful life in the world, free from stress, attachment, and attachment, which is the basis of today's management principles.

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