The Bhagavad Gita Dhyanam (Bhagavad Gita Meditation) serves as a preliminary practice before studying the Bhagavad Gita, fostering a reverential attitude, focusing the mind, and invoking the blessings of the divine. By meditating and chanting these verses, individuals establish a connection with the profound wisdom contained in the Gita and prepare themselves to receive and contemplate its teachings in their everyday lives.
Guruji, Sri Amit Ray, always said, “By integrating the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita into your daily life, you can cultivate inner growth, find meaning and purpose, and develop a greater sense of harmony and well-being.”

ध्यानम्
ओं पार्थाय प्रतिबोधितां भगवता नारायणेन स्वयम्
व्यासेन ग्रथितां पुराणमुनिना मध्ये महाभारतम्।
अद्वैतामृतवर्षिणीं भगवतीमष्टादशाध्यायिनीम्
अम्ब त्वामनुसन्दधामि भगवद्गीते भवद्वेषिणीम्॥१॥
नमोऽस्तु ते व्यास विशालबुद्धे फुल्लारविन्दायतपत्रनेत्र।
येन त्वया भारततैलपूर्णः प्रज्वालितो ज्ञानमयः प्रदीपः॥२॥
प्रपन्नपारिजाताय तोत्रवेत्रैकपाणये।
ज्ञानमुद्राय कृष्णाय गीतामृतदुहे नमः॥३॥
सर्वोपनिषदो गावो दोग्धा गोपाल-नन्दनः।
पार्थो वत्सः सुधीर्भोक्ता दुग्धं गीतामृतं महत्॥४॥
वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्।
देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥५॥
भीष्मद्रोणतटा जयद्रथजला गान्धारनीलोपला
शल्यग्राहवती कृपेण वहनी कर्णेन वेलाकुला।
अश्वत्थामविकर्णघोरमकरा दुर्योधनावर्तिनी
सोत्तीर्णा खलु पाण्डवै रणनदी कैवर्तकः केशवः॥६॥
पाराशर्यवचः सरोजममलं गीतार्थगन्धोत्कटम्
नानाख्यानककेसरं हरिकथासम्बोधनाबोधितम्।
लोके सज्जनषट्पदैरहरहः पेपीयमानं मुदा
भूयाद्भारतपङ्कजं कलिमलप्रध्वंसि नः श्रेयसे॥७॥
मूकं करोति वाचालं पङ्गुं लङ्घयते गिरिम्।
यत्कृपा तमहं वन्दे परमानन्दमाधवम्॥८॥
यं ब्रह्मा वरुणेन्द्र-रुद्र-मरुतः स्तुवन्ति दिव्यैः स्तवैः
वेदैः साङ्ग-पद-क्रमोपनिषदैर्गायन्ति यं सामगाः।
ध्यानावस्थित-तद्गतेन मनसा पश्यन्ति यं योगिनः
यस्यान्तं न विदुः सुरासुर-गणा देवाय तस्मै नमः॥९॥
नारायणं नमस्कृत्य नरं चैव नरोत्तमम्।
देवीं सरस्वतीं व्यासं ततो जयमुदीरयेत्॥१०॥

Dhyānam
oṃ pārthāya pratibodhitāṃ bhagavatā nārāyaṇena svayam
vyāsena grathitāṃ purāṇamuninā madhye mahābhāratam।
advaitāmṛtavarṣiṇīṃ bhagavatīmaṣṭādaśādhyāyinīm
amba tvāmanusandadhāmi bhagavadgīte bhavadveṣiṇīm॥1॥
namo’stu te vyāsa viśālabuddhe phullāravindāyatapatranetra।
yena tvayā bhāratatailapūrṇaḥ prajvālito jñānamayaḥ pradīpaḥ॥2॥
prapannapārijātāya totravetraikapāṇaye।
jñānamudrāya kṛṣṇāya gītāmṛtaduhe namaḥ॥3॥
sarvopaniṣado gāvo dogdhā gopāla-nandanaḥ।
pārtho vatsaḥ sudhīrbhoktā dugdhaṃ gītāmṛtaṃ mahat॥4॥
vasudevasutaṃ devaṃ kaṃsacāṇūramardanam।
devakīparamānandaṃ kṛṣṇaṃ vande jagadgurum॥5॥
bhīṣmadroṇataṭā jayadrathajalā gāndhāranīlopalā
śalyagrāhavatī kṛpeṇa vahanī karṇena velākulā।
aśvatthāmavikarṇaghoramakarā duryodhanāvartinī
sottīrṇā khalu pāṇḍavai raṇanadī kaivartakaḥ keśavaḥ॥6॥
pārāśaryavacaḥ sarojamamalaṃ gītārthagandhotkaṭam
nānākhyānakakesaraṃ harikathāsambodhanābodhitam।
loke sajjanaṣaṭpadairaharahaḥ pepīyamānaṃ mudā
bhūyādbhāratapaṅkajaṃ kalimalapradhvaṃsi naḥ śreyase॥7॥
mūkaṃ karoti vācālaṃ paṅguṃ laṅghayate girim।
yatkṛpā tamahaṃ vande paramānandamādhavam॥8॥
yaṃ brahmā varuṇendra-rudra-marutaḥ stuvanti divyaiḥ stavaiḥ
vedaiḥ sāṅga-pada-kramopaniṣadairgāyanti yaṃ sāmagāḥ।
dhyānāvasthita-tadgatena manasā paśyanti yaṃ yoginaḥ
yasyāntaṃ na viduḥ surāsura-gaṇā devāya tasmai namaḥ॥9॥
nārāyaṇaṃ namaskṛtya naraṃ caiva narottamam।
devīṃ sarasvatīṃ vyāsaṃ tato jayamudīrayet॥10॥

Explanation and Meanings:

Here are some key points highlighting the importance of Bhagavad Gita Dhyanam in everyday life:

Invocation and Focus: The recitation of the Dhyanam verses acts as an invocation, setting the tone for studying the Bhagavad Gita. It helps to establish a focused and contemplative mindset, preparing the individual to delve into the profound spiritual teachings of the text.

Reverence for Divine Guidance: The verses express deep reverence for Lord Krishna as the divine teacher and Guru. By paying homage to Narayana (a form of Lord Vishnu), the verses acknowledge the divine nature of the Bhagavad Gita and its potential to guide and enlighten seekers on their spiritual journey.

Acknowledgment of the Author: The Dhyanam verses also pay tribute to Sage Vyasa, who compiled the Mahabharata and wrote the Bhagavad Gita. Recognizing Vyasa’s role emphasizes the authenticity and authority of the text, instilling confidence in the reader about the profound knowledge and insights it contains.

Immersion in the Nectar of Non-Duality: The verses describe the Bhagavad Gita as the “Amrita Varshini,” the stream of immortal nectar. This implies that the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita are not only insightful but also have the potential to bring about a profound transformation in the seeker’s consciousness. By immersing oneself in the Gita’s wisdom, one can gradually transcend the limitations of duality and realize the unity of all existence.

Connection to the Universal Truth: The Dhyanam verses proclaim the Bhagavad Gita as the essence of all Upanishads and the song sung by Lord Krishna, the teacher of the universe. This suggests that the teachings of the Gita encompass the wisdom found in various scriptures and encapsulate the eternal truths of life. By studying and contemplating the Gita, one aligns themselves with these universal principles and gains a deeper understanding of their own existence.

Overcoming Ignorance and Attaining Liberation: The concluding verses of the Dhyanam express a desire for the removal of ignorance and the attainment of liberation. They seek the blessings of Lord Krishna, who is described as the destroyer of the demons Kansa and Chanura, and the source of supreme bliss. This implies that by studying and imbibing the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, one can overcome the inner obstacles and attain spiritual liberation and ultimate joy.