The goal was to present - as much as possible - a literal and exact translation of the Gitas of Yogiraj Shyama Charan Lahiri Mahasay and his eminent disciple, Swami Sriyukteshvar Giriji Maharaj. The idea was to give the English speaking reader the experience of what it is like to read the Bengali originals. The translations contained in this book are the result. They are not poetic or "interpretive," nor are they meant to be. We wish to thank those generous kind souls worldwide who contributed the funds to make the publishing possible.