By-AiR Atman in Ravi – Happiness Ambassador and Spiritual Leader
In a world that constantly urges us to strive, achieve and control every aspect of our lives, the idea of surrender may feel counterintuitive and even frightening. We are taught to hold on tightly to our goals, relationships, identities and even our pain and suffering. But there is a quiet, transformative power in surrender that leads one not to defeat but to serenity. Letting go, when done consciously and spiritually, is not a loss—it is a liberation.
Most of us spend our lives trying to manage outcomes, people and even the future. We think that life is unpredictable. We experience change, loss and challenges that are beyond our understanding. When we resist these moments, we suffer. Resistance creates tension, anxiety and disconnection. In the path of Spirituality, we will realize the truth that we are not this body, mind and ego. We are the Soul, the Spark Of Unique Life, the Atman or the life power that makes the physical body function. We all realize the profound truth that our lives are controlled by Karma, our very own actions and all the situations that are occurring in our lives are due to past Karma. When we realize that everything is happening as per the Law of Karma and the Divine Will, we will realize that our constant effort to control life is exhausting and often futile. Thus, when we choose surrendering to the Divine Will, we align with life rather than fight it. We accept every situation with gratitude to the Divine and this leads to calmness, peace, tranquillity and serenity.
Much of what we cling to is rooted in ego – the part of us that seeks validation, success and control. But the ego thrives on fear and separation. Surrender is the act of loosening the ego’s grip and returning to our true nature, our Soul, which is already whole, peaceful and a part of the Divine, the Supreme Immortal Power, SIP. So, when we let go of the need to prove ourselves or to be right, we rediscover a quiet joy that exists beneath all striving. In Spirituality, surrender is often the key to transformation. It is the gateway to deeper prayer, meditation and communion with the Divine. When we release our agendas, we open ourselves to Divine timing, unexpected blessings and to the flow of grace and guidance from the Supreme Power.
There is a hidden joy in letting go, not because we know what will happen next but because we no longer need to know because we have trusted in the Divine Will. Having TRUST, Total Reliance and Unconditional Surrender To the Almighty or the Divine, is one of the most freeing experiences that a Soul can have. It is where faith becomes real. FAITH means Full Assurance In The Heart. We realize that we are held and taken care of by a Supreme Power even when we do not understand it. We feel supported and protected, even in the midst of uncertainty and adversity. This joy is subtle, yet powerful. It is the joy of resting in something greater than ourselves, of knowing that we do not walk alone. It is the joy that comes from no longer needing to figure everything out. In surrender, we find serenity. And in serenity, we discover that life is not something to be conquered, but something to be embraced and realized. The purpose of this life is to realize ourselves and consequently, realize the Divine.
Spiritual surrender is not passive. It is an active choice to trust – a trust in something greater than ourselves, the Supreme Immortal Power, SIP, that we call God. Surrender, in Spirituality, is shifting from fear to faith, from grasping to openness that leads to serenity in life. Serenity is not about escaping pain or bypassing emotions, rather, is about being fully present with whatever arises, without judgment.
Concluding the discussion, surrender is not a one-time event. It is a daily, moment-to-moment practice. It is the willingness to soften, release and choosing to trust, even when it’s hard to trust and have faith. It may look like a deep breath in the middle of a storm, a whispered prayer of acceptance or a quiet decision to stop forcing and start allowing. On the spiritual path, surrender becomes less about letting go of the world and more about Self-Realization and God-Realization, realizing the profound truth of life, death, Karma and everything. It means coming home, our real home, to the Divine. And in that sacred return, we find a serenity that the world can neither give nor take away.