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What movement does śaraṇāgati describe in the Gītā?

A simple beginning

Surrender appears as taking refuge, reorienting action and trusting a promised response. Read the culminating instruction with the dialogue that prepares it, not as an isolated slogan.

Three places to read

  1. 1
    BG 7.14

    Connects taking refuge with crossing divine māyā.

  2. 2
    BG 18.62

    Directs refuge with one’s whole being and names peace and destination.

  3. 3
    BG 18.66

    Gives the culminating refuge instruction and promise.

Try it

Choose one contested decision and distinguish responsibility, control of outcome and the refuge orientation you can actually practise.

Explain it

Explain surrender without using it to remove another person’s agency.

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A simple learning rhythm

Do more than reread

  1. 1ReadTake in one small piece.
  2. 2RememberClose it and bring it back.
  3. 3UseConnect it to a real choice.
  4. 4ExplainSay it clearly in your own words.