Basics of Sri Vaishnavam - #2 - Saranagathi

Before we get into further details on Sri Vaishnavam the first and foremost important topic we should understand is about Saranagathi. 

Once we do this, then Emperuman will bless us to understand the rest more in detail. 

Saranagathi :

1. Saranagathi or Prapatti basically means surrendering to Sriman Narayana. 

2. "Gathi" means "state".   "Saran" means Surrender. Hence Saranagathi means a state in which you have surrendered to someone whom you trust always, who is nothing but Sriman Narayana in our Vaishnava tradition

3. By doing Saranagathi you transfer your burden to God and show your dependency on HIM.

Key Aspects of Prapatti or Saranagathi 

1. First and foremost, one has to believe that Srinman Narayana is the only GOD who can save us from this worldly struggles and provide salvation - This is called "Ananya Gadhyathvam".

2. One should feel that one can't do anything on one's own self.   Even to do saranagathi it is Sriman Narayana who has to bless us for the same. This the state where we realize that we are in a helpless state.  It's also called as "Aakinchanyam"

 Practicing Saranagathi - Five characteristics 

There are five basic rules that one should follow to practice or demonstrate Saranagathi or Prapatti.  These are also called "Angangal(parts)" in Tamil. 

1. Determination to do only things that please Perumal - This is called "Ankulya Sankalpam"

2. Avoid doing things which not liked (displease) by Perumal -  This is called "Prathikulya Varjanam"

3. Feeling that other means of reaching God like Bhakthi Yogam or Jana Yogam are not sufficient and Saranagathi is the most easiest way - Karpanyam

4. Having unshakable and absolute faith in Sriman Narayana - Maha Viswasam

5. Ultimately request only Sriman Narayana to fulfil your desire for saranagathi - Goprthruptha Varnam

Our Acharyas say that once you do the Saranagathi once then Perumal takes care of you and clears all bad deeds in our past life (karmas). 

How do we do this Saranagathi or Prapatti?

         .....…... To continue 

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Ranganathan D






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