Bhagavad Gita As It Is by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is one of the most widely read English editions of the Bhagavad Gita. Published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT), it presents the original Sanskrit verses with transliteration, word-for-word meanings, English translations, and detailed commentaries based on the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Prabhupada explains the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, emphasizing Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion) as the means to self-realization and spiritual fulfillment. The commentary explores profound themes of dharma (duty), karma (action), devotion, the nature of the soul, reincarnation, meditation, God-consciousness, liberation (moksha), and the purpose of life, making it a foundational text for students of Hindu philosophy and Krishna consciousness.