4: Be Active, But Do Nothing

The art of surrender

This talk explains that in order to receive grace, self-surrender is a must. But what is surrender? Why is it necessary? How can it be achieved? To explain, Swamiji relates an amazing event from the Gita that happened 5000 years ago involving the great warrior Arjuna. Just before the battle of the Mahabharata is about to begin, Arjuna loses heart and refuses to fight. The teachings he receives from his lord and master in response, will both surprise and enlighten you, because they go right to the heart of the various types of actions showing where they will lead you while alive and after death.