The Six Items
of Surrender to God
"There are six basic
guidelines for surrender. The first is that one should
accept everything that is favorable for the discharge
of devotional service, and one should be determined to
accept the process. The second is that one should give up
everything that is unfavorable to the discharge of
devotional service, and one should be determined to give it
all up. Thirdly, one should be convinced that only Krishna
can protect him and should have full faith that the Lord
will give that protection. An impersonalist thinks that his
actual identity is in being one with Krishna, but a devotee
does not destroy his identity in this way. He lives with
full faith that Krishna will kindly protect him in all
respects. Fourthly, a devotee should always accept Krishna
as his maintainer. Those who are interested in the fruits of
activities generally expect protection from the demigods,
but a devotee of Krishna does not look to any demigod for
protection. He is fully convinced that Krishna will protect
him from all unfavorable circumstances. Fifth, a devotee is
always conscious that his desires are not independent;
unless Krishna fulfills them, they cannot be fulfilled.
Lastly, one should always think of himself as the most
fallen among souls so that Krishna will take care of him."
Teachings Of Lord
Caitanya page 123, by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada
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"In the process of
surrender unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead there are
six items: to accept everything favorable for devotional
service, to reject everything unfavorable for devotional
service, to believe that Krishna will always give
protection, to identify oneself with Krishna's devotees,
always to feel inability without the help of Krishna and
always to think oneself inferior to Krishna, even though one
may have full capacity to perform something on his own. When
one is substantially convinced that he is always protected
by Krishna in all circumstances, that feeling is
called reverential devotion. Reverential devotion is
executed in relation with the Supreme Personality of Godhead
and with His other protected devotees."
Nectar Of Devotion
page 312, by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
