Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati (11 December 1882 - 12 September 1921) was an Indian writer, poet and journalist, and Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as "Mahakavi Bharati," he was a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time. His numerous works were fiery songs kindling patriotism and nationalism during the Indian Independence movement. He also translated Vedic hymns, Patanjali's Yoga Sutra and Bhagavat Gita to Tamil. This book is an introductory translation on the 18 cantos of the bagavad Gita in his own unique Poetic style.