Surrender (Sharanagati)

Sanskrit: शरणागति

34 verses related to this theme

What This Theme Means

Surrender is the ultimate act of trust. It is not giving up, but giving over our burdens to a higher power. Krishna promises that those who surrender to Him are protected from all fear and reactions.

Key Verses on Surrender (Sharanagati)

Gita 11.14

The encounter with ultimate truth evokes profound awe and humility, leading to a transformative shift in perspective and an act of complete, heartfelt surrender.

Gita 11.18

Recognize the Imperishable Divine as the ultimate source, sustainer, and protector of all existence and eternal truth, finding true refuge and purpose beyond the transient world.

Gita 11.21

All beings, from the highest gods to the most perfected sages, ultimately exist within and offer profound reverence to the one supreme, all-encompassing Divine reality, whether in fear or deep understanding.

Gita 11.31

When confronted with overwhelming and incomprehensible realities, humbly seek understanding and surrender to the unknown rather than succumbing to fear.

Gita 11.35

Confronting profound truth or overwhelming reality demands humility and can lead to a transformative, albeit initially frightening, surrender to what is.

Gita 11.38

The divine is the all-pervading source and supreme refuge of the universe, immanent in all existence and the ultimate truth to be known, offering eternal peace and purpose.

Gita 11.39

Recognize the ultimate divine source as the essence of all cosmic forces and creation; offer profound reverence, understanding your place within its omnipresent and transcendent order.

Gita 11.40

The divine permeates all existence with infinite power and wisdom; recognizing this profound oneness brings ultimate peace, purpose, and strength.

Gita 12.11

Even when higher spiritual practices seem unattainable, diligently perform your duties with self-control, detaching from the fruits of your actions; this path of surrender itself is a profound way to achieve inner peace and connect with the Divine.

Gita 12.14

Inner contentment, self-mastery, and unwavering dedication of mind and intellect to a higher purpose are the keys to lasting peace and divine favor.

Gita 12.16

Cultivate inner purity, act with skill and detached expertise, and surrender egoic desires, remaining unperturbed by outcomes, to live a life of profound peace and effective devotion.

Gita 12.6

Cultivate unwavering devotion to a higher purpose, dedicating all your actions and their fruits, and find ultimate peace and fulfillment through single-minded focus.

Gita 12.8

Direct your entire being – mind and intellect – with unwavering focus towards the Divine (or your highest purpose) to achieve profound peace, clarity, and ultimate union.

Gita 15.19

Undeluded knowledge of the Supreme Reality liberates one from material entanglement, grants all-encompassing wisdom, and inspires wholehearted devotion, leading to ultimate peace and purposeful living.

Gita 15.4

Seek refuge in the eternal source of all creation; it is the ultimate, unchanging goal that liberates you from life's transient cycles and offers lasting peace.

Gita 18.12

Attain true freedom from the cycle of consequence and suffering by performing all actions with dedication, yet completely surrendering attachment to their specific fruits and the illusion of being the sole doer.

Gita 18.56

Perform all your actions with unwavering devotion and complete surrender to the Divine; through this sincere commitment, divine grace will lead you to eternal peace and liberation.

Gita 18.61

A higher, indwelling power orchestrates all existence through its illusive might. Surrender to this divine flow, for you are part of a magnificent cosmic dance, not its sole conductor.

Gita 18.62

Complete and undivided surrender of ego and desire to the Divine (or a higher purpose) through grace unlocks profound, lasting peace and ultimate liberation.

Gita 18.65

Cultivate unwavering devotion, focused contemplation, and complete surrender to the divine, and you are guaranteed ultimate connection, profound peace, and loving grace.

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