7The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as simply the Gita, is a 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Hindu traditionalists assert that the Gita came into existence in the third or fourth millennium BC. Religion & spirituality scholars, Hinduism scholars, sacred writings scholars, and Eastern scholars all accept dates from the fifth century to the second century BC as the probable range. The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue beetween Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Lord Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita's call for selfless action inspired many leaders of the Indian independence movement. It is said that Gandhi referred to the Bhagavad Gita as his spiritual dictionary. The Bhagavad is studied by many people and by many scholars. Religion & spirituality scholars, Hinduism scholars, sacred writings scholars, and Eastern scholars all study the Bhagavad Gita.