What is the main theme of the holy book srimad bhagavad gita?

Question

what should we do to attain self realization and how to do meditation as said in it.

Answer 1

The central message of Bhagavad Gita is that one should discharge ones duty (Karma) however hard and unpleasant they are; bravely and with selfless dedication. It teaches us how to live in this world, do our duty and yet remain like the lotus. The world in which we live is said to be a world of illusion. Out of ignorance and egoism we bind ourselves to this world through our desires and our actions, not knowing our true nature and true purpose. We remain chained to the cycle of births and deaths. Bhagavad gita teaches how to escape from this predicament, not by mere escape from the burdens of the worldly life, or avoidance of responsibilities, but by remaining amidst the humdrum of life and facing them with a sense of fearlessness, detachment and stability of mind accepting God as the doer.

Those who are prepared to go through the daily struggles of life, through self-discipline, stability of mind, detachment, surrendering to God with full devotion, wisdom, right discrimination and knowledge, will attain liberation and union with the Supreme i.e. Moksha. Through self-discipline a person can control the activity of the senses, develop detachment from the sense objects and achieve tranquility of the mind.

There are many ways in which one can achieve self realization. Each person has to choose his own path taking into consideration his inclination, understanding and temperament of that particular path. The path of Karma Yoga path as mentioned is a wonderful way but it may not appeal to each person. Some may choose Bhakti, Jnana, Raja Yoga paths as per their own inclination.

The specific details for meditation cannot be mentioned here. You could look up some websites or feel free to mail me.

Answer 2

You basically answer your own question. What you appear to be looking for is the process of self realization and the meditations as laid out by Krishna in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita for working with Deity.

For that, see the link below; the book is available on line for you to read and study.

But the main theme is self-realization and the realization of Deity and attainment of a working relationship with that Deity, in a nutshell.

You can't list the entire book here with all the details, so make your way over and read away. It is a very lovely read and well worth it.

Answer 3

The Bhagad Gita does not have a theme, it is based on hinduism, which is not a religion, but a way of life.

If you follow any religion you can attain self realisation, to know thy self. The most basic form of meditation is breath watching, where one would sit, relaxed and concentrate of having deep breaths in and out and using the chest to breath and not the stomach, as influx of oxygen is only absorbed thru the lungs, nowhere else.

There are various forms of meditation and not all can be suitable to you. You have to try various methods that suite ure lifestyle and your comfort level.

Attain full relaxation by lying down flat on the floor and body part by body part, relax each one by one starting from the feet going up towards the head, mentally stating, my feet are switching off, my ankles are switching off,etc

Hope it has helped u.

Answer 4

All religions are to help us reach beyond and control the animalistic tendencies of the subconscious mind.

Meditation is a good way to truly know yourself.

There are all kinds of meditation.

Actualism meditation www.actualism.org
Kabbalist meditation
TM (Trancendental Meditaion)
Vippissana (insight meditation)
Zen (several methods)

counting your breath
following your breath.
Shikantanza
Koan (ko ahn) study
Being of Light

and many other forms of meditation.

I practise Zen about 6 days a week

Answer 5

The main teaching of Gita is that we should perform our Karma not in egoistic way but as an offering to the God. this way we will slowly detach from the karma and its fruits and become a Karma Yogi.

This Karma path itself is a good way for self-realisation

About meditation i think this is not right place to discuss... try some hinduism sites

Answer 6

Here it is>>> Krishna reveals himself to Arjuna on the battlefield. He sees into his body and sees and understands the workings of reality and what it means. Krishna tells him it is his Dharma as a warrior to fight. And that he must at all costs complete his caste duties even if he thinks he can complete other caste duties in a superior fashion.So the Bhagavid Gita in effect is a South Indian god, Krishnu expounding on the merits of Dharma.

Answer 7

Only deeds done without attatchment to consequencees
and through devotion to God and with trust in His grace can
lead to the realization of 'Brahaman'. The supreme
manifestation of that grace is in the incarnation of God,
i.e in the Gita.