This paper endeavors to trace the metaphysical and structural analogy between Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and the perpetual Indian epic Bhagavad Gita emphasizing on the cardinal principles of Bhagavad Gita employed in the novel. This study also intends to throw light on the universality and the timelessness of the principles of Bhagavad Gitaasdepicted in TheAlchemistthat are most crucial in thepresent day global context. © 2019, Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication. All rights reserved.