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preparedness to surrender himself, his ego, his possessions, and all including life itself to the Will and guidance of the Master. This is not as ridiculous as it might seem.‖
He adds that ―Most individuals do sign away their lives or execute a bond or give an undertaking not to bring any action against the doctor if the patient dies on the operation table, or as a consequence of it, under any circumstances. The doctor gets immunity from prosecution if the case goes wrong, or death ensues. Similarly, the individual must be willing to run the risk of complete dependence and reliance on the Master or Guru in his spiritual efforts. This total or integral surrender alone makes for the evolution of the individual, and gives meaning and power to the practices of Bhakti, karma and jnana. This is what Sri Krsna has emphasized in the famous concluding advice: ―Giving up all dharma surrender to Me. I shall save you from all sins - Do not grieve.‖
The exclusive devotion and belief in the power and wisdom of the Master, or God, is the essential feature of faith. It transmutes itself into love as it matures, which means a total
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