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Which doctrine is taught by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita's Caraṁa-śloka?
According to Śrī Rāmānujācārya, why is śaraṇāgati considered the supreme method to approach God?
What did Paramahamsa Vishwananda emphasize as the highest spiritual state for seekers?
In the Pāñcarātrāgama, how many limbs is śaraṇāgati composed of?
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'Abandoning all dharmas, surrender to Me alone.' Who made this statement?
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What is the meaning of ānukūlyasya saṅkalpaḥ as one of the limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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What does ānukūlya saṅkalpaḥ represent in the six limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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What does prātikūlya-varjanam involve in the six limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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What is kārpaṇya among the six limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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What does mahā-viśvās signify in the context of the six limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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What is the essence of goptṛtva-varaṇaṁ among the six limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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What does ātma-nikṣepa entail among the six limbs of śaraṇāgati?
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Study Notes
Śaraṇāgati: The Doctrine of Surrender
- The doctrine of śaraṇāgati (surrender to the Lord) is given by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad Gītā.
- Śrī Rāmānujācārya taught this as the supreme method to approach God due to its universal applicability.
- Paramahamsa Vishwananda has followed this tradition, emphasizing śaraṇāgati as the highest spiritual state.
The Six Aṅgas of Śaraṇāgati
- The six limbs of śaraṇāgati are outlined in the Pāñcarātrāgama scriptures.
- These six limbs are:
- ānukūlya saṅkalpaḥ: The resolve to act in harmony with the will of God.
- prātikūlya-varjanam: The resolve to abstain from acts not in harmony with the will of God.
- kārpaṇya: The realization of one's limitations and helplessness in achieving God-realization.
- mahā-viśvās: Complete faith in the protection and saving Grace of God.
- goptṛtva-varaṇaṁ: The sincere request for the Lord's Grace and shelter.
- ātma-nikṣepa: To pledge oneself fully to the Lord, placing oneself under His care.
Understanding Śaraṇāgati
- The performance of these six limbs does not guarantee the attainment of śaraṇāgati and the Lord's Grace.
- The Lord's Grace is not necessarily withheld in the absence of these six limbs.
- The Kathā Upaniṣad says that the Supreme Being can only be attained by the one whom He chooses, and He reveals His own nature to such a person.
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Learn about the doctrine of śaraṇāgati (surrender to the Lord) as taught by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad Gītā and elucidated by Śrī Rāmānujācārya. Explore the six limbs of Ṣaḍaṅga Yoga and understand its universal applicability in approaching God.
