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Alok da, can we say that Draupadi is also an example of Complete Surrender? She surrendered herself completely and just recited “Govind” during Vastraharan. 👵🏼🦚🪈🍃

Complete surrender is exemplified only in Radha. Draupadi was herself a vibhuti of Goddess Kali and great in her own right. But the surrender during Vastraharan was done only when all her options had been exhausted. She prayed like an arta bhakta (caught in a crisis) and the response came as it does when someone calls the Divine in utter desperation. But such a surrender does not usually last after the crisis is over. Her state during the disrobing episode is more like a prayer surging from the inmost heart of a devotee in distress rather than an example of surrender.

Affectionately,

Alok Da


Source: देह का योग और मंत्र || GH 53 || डॉ. आलोक पांडे

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