What is the Bhagavad Gita’s View on Meditation and Yoga?

The Bhagavad Gita is widely considered a spiritual scripture that provides guidance on various aspects of life, including meditation and yoga. However, according to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, the correct understanding of these concepts has been misunderstood over time. The Gita does not promote physical yoga or meditative practices as the ultimate means of liberation. Instead, it reveals the necessity of true worship as per the scriptures.

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The True Meaning of Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita

The term “Yoga” in the Bhagavad Gita does not refer to physical postures or breathing exercises. Rather, it means union with the Supreme God through devotion and correct worship. In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Verse 47, Kaal Brahm (the speaker of the Gita) states:

"Among all yogis, the one who worships Me with faith and devotion is the best."

However, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains that Kaal Brahm is not Supreme God. He himself declares in Gita Chapter 18 Verse 62 that one must take refuge in another God who is greater than him. Therefore, the real meaning of Yoga in the Gita is uniting with the Supreme God Kabir through His prescribed method of devotion, rather than practicing physical yoga or meditation techniques.

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The Illusion of Meditation in the Bhagavad Gita

Many people believe that meditation (Dhyana Yoga) is the path to salvation. However, the Bhagavad Gita itself contradicts this notion.

1. Gita Chapter 8 Verse 6 states that whatever a person remembers at the time of death, they attain that in their next birth. This proves that mere meditation does not grant liberation; rather, one must remember the Supreme God at the moment of death.
2. Gita Chapter 7 Verse 15 states that those who perform futile meditation practices, demonic worship, or ascetic rituals cannot attain the Supreme God.
3. Gita Chapter 16 Verse 23-24 warns against practices not mentioned in the scriptures. Meditation without the correct method of worship is a misleading path and does not result in salvation.

According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, Supreme God Kabir Himself revealed the true path of salvation to His devotees. Meditation alone cannot liberate the soul from the cycle of birth and death.

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What is the Correct Yoga and Meditation According to the Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita, when understood correctly, teaches that the real Yoga (union with God) is achieved by:

1. Taking Naam Diksha (Initiation) from a Tatvadarshi Sant – The Gita in Chapter 4 Verse 34 instructs seekers to approach a true Guru to receive knowledge about the Supreme God. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is imparting the correct spiritual practice in accordance with this teaching.
2. Chanting the True Naam Mantra – The Gita advises continuous remembrance of the Supreme God. This can only be done through the correct Satnaam and Saarnaam, which are given by a Tatvadarshi Guru.
3. Following the Right Devotion as Prescribed in the Scriptures – Physical yoga, breathing exercises, or mental concentration are not enough. One must follow scripture-based worship and avoid arbitrary rituals.

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Conclusion

The Bhagavad Gita, as explained by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, does not support physical yoga or silent meditation as the path to salvation. Instead, it directs souls toward true Bhakti Yoga – the path of scripture-based devotion to Supreme God Kabir. Real meditation is chanting the correct Naam given by a Tatvadarshi Guru and following the true path of worship, which leads to ultimate liberation (Moksha).

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