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of the requirements for success. Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita (Chap. Xviii-43) indeed mentions this as one of the duties enjoined on the Kshatriyas. Now that the castes have become meaningless in the lives of aspirants in this path these injunctions cannot be considered as binding in sadhana. Various methods are prevalent in acquiring Brahma Vidya and many self appointed and genuine counselors are there advocating different methods to be adopted by the aspirant. Dr. K.C.Varadachari states that “All these methods are counseled, but the primary one is the condition of surrender, or self- giving or offering to the Ultimate. This condition prepares for all the rest. So much so, acaryas of the path of realisation had insisted on seeing the individual and his condition of preparedness to surrender himself, his ego, his possessions, and all including life itself to the Will and guidance of the Master. This is not as ridiculous as it might seem.”
He adds that “Most individuals do sign away their lives or execute a bond or give an undertaking not to bring any action against the doctor if the
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