Cosmic Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6

6. Dhyana Yoga :Yoga of Meditation.

For the realization of truth, the mind and body need a disciplined intellect to understand the messenger. One cannot attain self-knowledge, except through the self itself. How can the mind, which is not- Self, reveal the Self? The Self, of course, is without form, but saying so it implies a recognizable form therefore even the idea of the formlessness of the self is renounced. No formed or formless object can be considered to be the ultimate reality. Here lies a complex paradox of the mind and the self. The duality of the self is under investigation to obtain a singular outcome.

Chapter six of the Gita is called Dhyana Yoga or communion through meditation.  It deals with meditation as a means of true realization. If one does not know they self, meditation is the way to realization. After realization one will cease to meditate. The reward is being a perfect yogi- a liberated soul, one who has "passed away from” or "shaken off" all worldly attachments and cares, and has realized his identity with truth, with a reminder that truth does not exist in the plane of relative existence.

The Self certainly does not become pure through the practice of Shadanga Yoga or Six Limbed Yoga - consisting of six parts or steps, namely, posture, control of the vital force, self- withdrawal, concentration, meditation, and Samadhi, but he who has perfect control of the mind and senses and is united with truth sees the truth in all the objects and beings.

In the synopses of the Bhagavad Gita, one will come to understand that the so-called stimulated intellect while seeking for truth has to be free from material contamination. The soul has to be repeatedly reprogrammed to adapt to the changing world. Thus the yogis, who have conquered the mind, rise above the dualities of mundane objectives and remain peaceful and steadfast in their devotion to truth, achieves the highest state of perfect harmony with all entities in the cosmos.

6. Me and My Gita

Krishna by now comprehends that Arjuna is becoming difficult and that he does not agree with his motivation. Krishna is a mystical Yogi and proposes meditation for self-analysis. When the mind and body are disciplined the soul connects itself to the universal consciousness with the aim to understand the cosmic reality.

 Chapter six ends with Krishna’s master plan to create a will. He introduces the sources of good living by stressing on the yoga of action, the yoga of knowledge and karma yoga through meditation. Krishna as a Yogi knows the art of living. He imparts his secret in this chapter.

The function of the yoga is to train the mind and body. When applied to life it is called Yoga Sastra. Man becomes well equipped for life by taking to Yoga. An efficient man is otherwise called a yogi.

• How does one discipline a restless mind?
• Do you think that reading of scriptures, fasting, abstaining from some food and drinks or a strict routine is necessary to discipline the mind and body? 
• Would you agree that desires need to be fulfilled or controlled and then only meditation becomes effective?
• Have you ever tried to give meditation a place in your lifestyle?