Yes, you can chant the Bhagavad Gita during periods. Menstruation is a natural biological process, not a spiritual impurity, and there is nothing in the Bhagavad Gita itself that prohibits women from reading or chanting it during this time. Chanting the verses can bring peace, clarity, and focus—benefits that are often most needed during periods.
Think of it like this
Your mind is like a radio, and the Gita’s wisdom is a calming frequency. Periods might make the signal a bit fuzzy due to physical discomfort, but tuning in with sincerity still connects you to that divine channel. The essence of spiritual practice lies in intention, not physical condition.
In traditional times, taboos arose due to hygiene concerns and limited access to facilities. But today, when those conditions no longer exist, such restrictions lose their practical basis. Many modern spiritual teachers emphasize that devotion and purity of heart matter far more than external rules.
In simple terms
Chanting the Gita during your period is like watering a plant even on a cloudy day—the growth continues, even if the weather feels different. Your connection with Krishna or the divine doesn’t pause because your body is following its natural rhythm.
Example: if you feel tired or low during your cycle, you might choose to listen to the Bhagavad Gita audio instead of chanting aloud. Even that quiet act of devotion keeps your spiritual practice alive and comforting.