Saranaagathi and Bhakti Yoga

Notes

• Bhakti Yoga is classified as Ashtanga Yoga (eight parts), while Prapatti or Saranaagathi is classified as Shadanga Yoga (six parts).
• Saranaagathi is defined as the complete surrender of oneself to the Supreme Lord.
• The practice of Saranaagathi is open to all beings, including humans, animals, and birds, without prerequisites.
• The core requirement for Saranaagathi is Mahaa Viswaasam (deep and unshaken faith).
• The six components of Shadanga Yoga are: Aanukoolya Sankalpam (resolve to be favourable to the Lord), Praathikoolya Varjanam (avoidance of displeasing actions), Rakshishyathi iti visvaasaha (faith in protection), Gopthruthva Varanam (appealing to the Lord as protector), Kaarpanyam (admitting helplessness), and Atmanivedanam (offering one's soul and responsibility to the Lord).
• Swami Vedanta Desika elaborates on these concepts in verses 26 and 27 of the Saranaagathi Deepika.

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