The Bhagavad Gita (Sanskrit: Bhagavad Gītā) is an ancient Sanskrit text comprising 700 verses from the Mahabharata (Bhishma Parva chapters 25 – 42 ). Krishna, as the speaker, counselor, and guide of the Bhagavad Gita is referred to as Bhagavan (the divine or supreme one), and each verse uses the range and style of Sanskrit meter (chandas) with expressions and metaphors, comparing one with others like brave with lion, are written in very poetic style. The title ‘Gita’ translates to "the Song of the Divine One". The Bhagavad Gita is revered as the most sacred literature by the majority of Hindus, and especially followers of Krishna and Yoga. In general speech, it is known as The Gita.