3 as one book - Kirpal Singh

SELF-SURRENDER 167self wholly and solely to his authority and direction withoutany mental reservations whatever; for He alone knowsthe turns and twists of the spiritual path and is in a positionto act as an unerring guide.The term surrender therefore means that a discipleshould have full confidence in the skill and competenceof the Master, and scrupulously follow and act on hisinstructions whatever they may be, whether in conformitywith his own reason or not-for his reason being limitedmay be faulty or fall far short of the depth or prove uncertain.It is not for him to question the propriety of the Master'scommandments. He must learn, like a soldier, toobey his command without knowing the why and whereforeof things; for the Master knows what is best andmost suitable in each case. One must, therefore, obey theMaster literally, and straightway engage himself in thesadhan or spiritual practice and discipline as it may belaid down for him. This is the only way to spiritual success;there is no other."'When a disciple entrusts his all to the Master, he becomescarefree and the Master has of necessity to takeover the entire responsibility; just as a mother does forher child who does not know what is good for him.As the disciple develops in his sadhan, he fits himselfto receive more grace from the Master. Under his kindand benign influence, the disciple begins to thrive fromday to day, and all his wishes are fulfilled without theleast trouble on his part.'*'Self-surrender is not an easy task. To accomplish it,