What is the mark of him who has received the richest treasure—the Life Eternal? Self-surrender. Such a one has found his refuge in the Lord.

The teaching of the Gita is summed up in the one line: “Mamekam saranam vraja”. “Seek refuge in Me!” This “seeking” is not a search for some snug corner of “safety” against the storms and tempests of life. He who would seek refuge in Krishna, in the Lord, must be prepared to face storms and triumph over them in the strength of the Lord. To “seek refuge” is not to shirk life’s battle but to fight it and emerge victorious. To “seek refuge” is to face abuse, insult, dishonour, disgrace, misunderstanding, and malice with a smile on your face and a prayer in your heart. The way of “seeking refuge” is the way of victory.

The man of self-surrender is free

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