19 August 2026
Wednesday
God is all-powerful; God is everywhere; God is all-knowing. To adore such a formidable, limitless Principle, man spends a few minutes out of the 24 hours before an idol or image or picture! It is indeed ridiculous; it is practically futile. Adore Him so long as you have breath, so long as you are conscious. Have no other thought than God, no other aim than knowing His command, no other activity than translating that command into action. That is what is meant by surrender. Render yourself unto Him. When you intend to go on a journey, you hand over the keys of your car to the chauffeur and sit in comfort and security in the back seat, forgetting the possible troubles on the way. You have surrendered your life into the hands of that man, his intelligence, alertness, and skill. Some men do not fully surrender; they are too egoistic for that! They interrupt him every minute with tips, hints, and suggestions about driving; with questions and doubts regarding the condition of the car or the road! Be steady, have faith, and reach the goal safely. Life is the car, your heart is the key. God is the Sarathi (chauffeur). Surrender to Him and be rid of further bother: Travel safe and arrive happy.
From Swami’s discourse of 23 February 1971
God is all-powerful; God is everywhere; God is all-knowing. To adore such a formidable, limitless Principle, man spends a few minutes out of the 24 hours before an idol or image or picture! It is indeed ridiculous; it is practically futile. Adore Him so long as you have breath, so long as you are conscious. Have no other thought than God, no other aim than knowing His command, no other activity than translating that command into action. That is what is meant by surrender. Render yourself unto Him. When you intend to go on a journey, you hand over the keys of your car to the chauffeur and sit in comfort and security in the back seat, forgetting the possible troubles on the way. You have surrendered your life into the hands of that man, his intelligence, alertness, and skill. Some men do not fully surrender; they are too egoistic for that! They interrupt him every minute with tips, hints, and suggestions about driving; with questions and doubts regarding the condition of the car or the road! Be steady, have faith, and reach the goal safely. Life is the car, your heart is the key. God is the Sarathi (chauffeur). Surrender to Him and be rid of further bother: Travel safe and arrive happy.