Theme of Gitanjali and as a metaphysical poem

Gitanjali is a blend of a number of themes and ideas. its hundred and odd lyrics explore the relationshiop between God and man , individual and humanity. It justifies the ways of man to God and vice verse.

the central theme of Gitanjali despite the lack of a logical structural succession of a continuous theme is devotional 

The poet is a singer and he seeks the relization of god through his songs . He considers himself to be a living musical instrument in the hands of god. 

God and Nature that becomes the major theme in the Gitanjali may the whole of Tagore's poetic output is steeped in this colour 

another major theme of Gitanjali is death soul's voyage to eternity This becomes prominent towards the end of the poet 

Gitanjali is a metaphysical poem not in the sense of the 17th century metaphysical english sense. it is metaphysical because it deals with the world beyond and hereafter. meta means beyond so metaphysical means beyond physical . it elaborately treats Death and God . The poet is convinced of the continuity of life and he feels that man should be content with what god has given him 

Death is the last fulfilment of life so love well which you are alive . yet one should be ready when the summons comes from God without any bitter feelings as life is one breast of the mother and death and other