The Gita, an epic poem, considered a classic within the history of literature and philosophy, and central within the epic poem the Mahabharata composed by Vyasa. It expresses a dialogue between the charioteer Krishna and the warrior Arjuna at a crucial moment at the outset of war. This classic yet modern expression by Sri Aurobindo highlights 'karma' action, an essential character of Yoga to readers worldwide. Gandhi, Huxley, Einstein, Jung and Hesse were all influenced by this masterpiece, and this edition has been designed for a contemporary reader by A. Sherlal.