Bhagavad Gita Flash Cards
Free Download of flash cards Chapter 2

In addition to its spiritual benefits, study of the Bhagavad Gita is a wonderful way to develop proficiency in Sanskrit.

The Bhagavad Gita is actually a conversation in Sanskrit between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. The grammar is not overly complex, so we can follow along with the help of a text.

Chapter 2 is our starting point because it summarizes the contents of the Bhagavad Gita.

The purpose of the flashcards is to develop vocabulary, which will allow us to listen with comprehension to chanting of the Bhagavad Gita. In this way, we enliven our study of commentary and deepen our reflections upon this wisdom.

Only the new words are given for each verse. After we have learned the individual words, we can file them by verse. Or we can place them in dictionary order to create a glossary of Chapter 2.

If you have paper for printing out business cards, this is ideal. Each page has two columns of five words each. You can print the words in Sanskrit on the front side, then reverse the paper and print the English meanings on the back of the paper.

After you separate the cards at the perforations, you will have flashcards with Sanskrit devanagari script on the front and English meanings on the back.

You might also use cardstock or paper to print the flashcards and simply cut them yourself with scissors.

These flashcards are designed to provide an experience of working with Sanskrit words in Sanskrit devanagari script. They are for those who are already able to read devanagari script, such as by completing study with the "Devanagari: Gateway to Sanskrit" DVD Set or other studies.