The Bhagavad Gita, as a foundational text of Indian philosophical and spiritual thought, has been translated into English through diverse interpretive frameworks, reflecting the varied intellectual and theological orientations of its translators. The translation of such a sacred text extends beyond linguistic conversion, functioning as a site of hermeneutic negotiation where meaning is actively constructed rather than passively transmitted. A central issue in this context is the significant variability in interpretation across English translations, which often results in divergent representations of key philosophical concepts.

This study undertakes a comparative literary and philosophical analysis of select English translations of the Bhagavad Gita, with particular emphasis on Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Adopting a qualitative methodology grounded in comparative textual analysis and hermeneutic inquiry, the research examines variations in stylistic expression, narrative voice, and the interpretation of core philosophical categories such as dharma, karma, and bhakti. Special attention is given to Prabhupada’s extensive purports, which frame the text within a distinctly Gaudiya Vaishnava theological paradigm and foreground devotion to Krishna as the ultimate spiritual ideal.